Cameroon advertise head coach post and appoint Belinga on interim basis

The vacant Cameroon head coach's job is advertised by the Normalisation Committee running Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot).

DR Congo signs new mining law despite companies’ opposition

The new law, which raises government royalties, was strongly opposed by international companies.

Week-old baby western lowland gorilla in Congo

Rare footage of a baby western lowland gorilla was taken in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Congo.

Canada in court to get $41m Bombardier jet back from Gupta family

A Canadian bank fights to get back a $41m jet after it says the Gupta family defaulted on a loan.

Mhlengi Gwala: Chainsaw attack athlete wants to compete again

Mhlengi Gwala tells the BBC he hopes a further operation will save his legs so he can compete again.

Rwanda withdraws bid to host the 2019 U-17 World Cup

The Rwanda Football Association confirms it has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2019 Fifa Under 17 World Cup.

Ex-Fifa chief Blatter expresses support for Morocco World Cup bid

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter expresses his support for Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup and not the United States/Canada/Mexico joint bid.

Could Nigeria’s animation houses be as big as Nollywood?

With growing audience figures, could Nigeria's animation studios become as big as Nollywood?

Jay Rodriguez: West Brom striker to contest Gaetan Bong racial abuse charge

West Brom forward Jay Rodriguez contests a charge of racially abusing Brighton defender Gaetan Bong.