Cameroon army frees kidnapped students

Four attackers were shot dead in the operation but one was captured, a local official tells the BBC.

Mali stun AWCON hosts Ghana in 2-1 win

Mali stun Ghana's Black Queens when beating the Africa Women's Cup of Nations 2-1 in the Ghanaian capital Accra.

Mali stun AWCON hosts Ghana in 2-1 win

Mali stun Ghana's Black Queens when beating the Africa Women's Cup of Nations 2-1 in the Ghanaian capital Accra.

Executed Tanzanian hero’s grandson takes DNA test to find lost skull

Tanzanian chief Mangi Meli's skull has been missing since his execution by German colonialists in 1900.

Kenyan villagers dance the ‘waley’ to praise their cows

Villagers in one area of Kenya mark the rainy season with a unique song and dance competition.

Kenyan villagers dance the ‘waley’ to praise their cows

Villagers in one area of Kenya mark the rainy season with a unique song and dance competition.

Starting a national team in a nation that doesn’t exist

Somaliland is not is not a UN recognised nation but this has not stopped four men attempting to develop a national football setup.

Cameroon v Brazil: Indomitable Lions boss Clarence Seedorf relishing ‘special’ test

Cameroon boss Clarence Seedorf's first visit to Milton Keynes sees his new side face Brazil at Stadium MK as he looks to build a new career as a coach.

Kenya targets ‘fish thieves’ with new coastguard

Until now, the East African nation has relied on the Navy to protect its waters.

Kenya targets ‘fish thieves’ with new coastguard

Until now, the East African nation has relied on the Navy to protect its waters.