Liberia FA suspends coaches’ contracts in order to save money

The Liberia Football Association suspends the contracts national team coach James Debbah and his deputies in order to save money.

UN releases ‘war criminals’ in Central African Republic

Confidential documents seen by the BBC detail the release of rebel fighters and a peacekeeper's disappearance.

Africa’s final places at World Cup up for grabs

Senegal and Tunisia are on the verge of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup while Morocco and Ivory Coast go head-to-head for a place in Russia.

Cameroon issues arrest warrants for separatist leaders

Cameroon authorities issue 15 international arrest warrants for Anglophone separatist party leaders.

Zimbabwe renames Harare airport after Robert Mugabe

The president, 93, says he will stand for re-election amid speculation about his successor.

Egypt bridegroom shot in genitals during celebrations

The Egyptian man suffered serious injuries to his testicles, thigh and hand in the accident.

Fifa insists Isha Johansen is still Sierra Leone FA president

Fifa says it still recognises Isha Johansen as the president of the Sierra Leone Football Association despite her ongoing involvement in a corruption case.

Fallen heroes

We name buildings after people, or put up statues to them, because we respect them. But what if we discover they did wrong?

How making maps can save lives

The volunteer cartographers putting remote communities on the map.

Fishy business

A BBC investigation reveals how a fishing firm based in Namibia manages to avoid paying taxes.