Canadian and Italian tourists feared kidnapped in Burkina Faso

Edith Blais and Luca Tacchetto have not been heard from since 15 December, according to family.

Canadian and Italian tourists feared kidnapped in Burkina Faso

Edith Blais and Luca Tacchetto have not been heard from since 15 December, according to family.

Gabon coup attempt: What happened?

The BBC's Mayeni Jones breaks down the attempted coup against President Ali Bongo on 7 January.

Gabon coup attempt: What happened?

The BBC's Mayeni Jones breaks down the attempted coup against President Ali Bongo on 7 January.

Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

A series of coup attempts in recent years has raised fears that military takeovers in Africa are on the rise.

Gabon coup attempt: Two army rebels ‘killed’

The government says the situation is under control after armed rebels claimed to have seized power.

Gabon coup attempt: Two army rebels ‘killed’

The government says the situation is under control after armed rebels claimed to have seized power.

Florentin Pogba: Guinea international on trial at Spanish club Elche

Guinea international defender Florentin Pogba is on a week-long trial at Elche in the hope of securing a contract with the Spanish second division club.

Aly Ghazal: Egypt international joins Portuguese strugglers Feirense

Egypt international defender Aly Ghazal signs for Feirense as a free agent in a bid to help the club stay in the Portuguese top flight.

Celebrity looks recreated by Nigerian using nuts and bottles

Toheeb Adedokun Akorede recreates celebrity looks from nuts, plastic bottles and other found objects.