New Sierra Leone coach springs Kamara surprise

New Sierra Leone coach John Keister calls up Alhaji Kamara, a player once diagnosed with a serious heart condition.

Migrant crisis: Mediterranean rescue as 34 drown

Rescuers tell of a frantic mission to save about 200 people who fell from a packed boat off Libya.

Democracy on trial?

The BBC's Karen Allen asks whether the treason charges faced by Zambia's opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema are a sign that Zambia's reputation as a bastion of democracy is under threat.

Christian Atsu: Newcastle United sign Chelsea winger on permanent deal

Newcastle United complete the permanent signing of winger Christian Atsu from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.

Christian Atsu: Newcastle United sign Chelsea winger on permanent deal

Newcastle United complete the permanent signing of winger Christian Atsu from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.

Nigerian tutoring app Tuteria wins UK engineering award

The app links qualified tutors to students in their area and within their budget.

Manchester Arena attack: Yaya Toure & agent to donate £100,000 for victims

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure and his agent will donate £100,000 to help the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.

South Africa suffer second defeat at U-20 World Cup

South Africa's woes at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup continue as they lose 2-0 to Italy, their second defeat at the Fifa U-20 World Cup.

Zambia the first team qualify for U-20 second round

Zambia produce a remarkable second half performance to beat Iran 4-2 and qualify for the second of round of the Fifa Under-20 World Cup.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Ethiopian wins top WHO job

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus chosen as new boss of the World Health Organization