Refugees in football: How Christian Benteke & others have helped football

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BBC Sport looks at how Amnesty International has called on Premier League clubs to celebrate the contribution of refugees in the English game.

Motlanthe ‘uncertain’ over ANC support under Jacob Zuma

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Former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe says he's uncertain about whether he can support the African National Congress at the next election.

South Africa bus crash ‘kills at least 19 children’

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The minibus driver also died in the crash near the capital Pretoria, authorities say.

Nigerian Manchester United fans electrocuted watching match

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At least seven people died after an electric cable fell on fans in Nigeria, police say.

Bruno Manga: Cardiff City have replacement lined-up, says Neil Warnock

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Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock admits he has already lined up a replacement for centre-back Bruno Manga.

Is Ghana’s economy on the mend?

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Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo says he is making significant economic progress after 100 days in power but critics are not so sure.

Zambia’s DJ academy

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The Zambian lawyer who opened up his own school for aspiring DJs.

Cameroon ends internet shutdown on orders of President Paul Biya

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Online access is restored three months after it was cut off in English-speaking areas over protests.

Africa’s top shots: 13-20 April 2017

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

‘World’s heaviest woman’ loses half her weight

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Eman Abd El Aty was unable to leave her home for 25 years and weighed 500kg.