Seychelles protects an area ‘as big as Britain’ in Indian Ocean

A novel deal with donors including Leonardo DiCaprio turned public debt into conservation funding.

Deportivo La Coruna sign Ghana’s Sulley Muntari

Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari inks a deal with Deportivo La Coruna until the end of the season.

Moment policeman catches falling child

He was guarding a bank in Asyut, Egypt, when he spotted the boy three floors above.

England will be Tunisia’s ‘toughest’ game – Maaloul

Tunisia international defender Ali Maaloul says England will be the 'toughest' team to beat in their 2018 World Cup group in Russia.

Why has Ethiopia imposed a state of emergency?

It follows the prime minister's shock resignation and the release of hundreds of political prisoners.

World Mother Language day: Tech words in your language

On World Mother Language day, BBC World Service colleagues tackle tech terms in their own languages.

Senegal’s Lamine Sane signs for MLS side Orlando City

Senegal international Lamine Sane becomes the latest African to move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the USA after signing for Orlando City.

Debutant teams enjoy wins in African Confederation Cup

Debutants Deportivo Niefang of Equatorial Guinea, Energie of Benin and La Mancha of Congo Brazzaville reach the last-32 of the African Confederation Cup.

Debutant teams enjoy wins in African Confederation Cup

Debutants Deportivo Niefang of Equatorial Guinea, Energie of Benin and La Mancha of Congo Brazzaville reach the last-32 of the African Confederation Cup.

Debutant teams enjoy wins in African Confederation Cup

Debutants Deportivo Niefang of Equatorial Guinea, Energie of Benin and La Mancha of Congo Brazzaville reach the last-32 of the African Confederation Cup.