Didier Drogba’s 17-year-old son Isaac joins French Ligue 1 side Guingamp

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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's 17-year-old son Isaac joins French Ligue 1 club Guingamp.

BBC launches Yoruba and Igbo services

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The BBC launches services for Yoruba and Igbo speakers in Nigeria and West and Central Africa.

Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people

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The dump is home to some of Mozambique's poorest people, who earn their living reselling rubbish.

Paul Put resigns as coach of Kenya’s Harambee Stars

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Kenya's Football Federation announces that Paul Put has resigned as coach of the Harambee Stars for personal reasons.

Nnamdi Kanu: Wife begs Nigerian government for information

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Nnamdi Kanu, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement leader, has not been seen since last year.

Nigerian player Udoji dies in car accident, aged 28

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Top Nigerian club Kano Pillars announce the death of 28-year-old defender Chinedu Udoji in a car crash.

Nigeria’s Boko Haram crisis: Court frees 475 suspects

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The twin brothers are finally free after waiting for a Nigerian court to hear their case since 2010.

More Africans should try winter sports, says Togolese cross-country skier

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Togolese cross-country skier Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean says more Africans should compete in the Winter Olympics.

BBC starts Igbo and Yoruba services in Nigeria

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The World Service launches online and social media in Igbo and Yoruba for audiences in Nigeria.

Life after Ebola

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The legacy of the virus which spread through three West African countries.