Zimbabwe’s Morgan Tsvangirai buried amid rivalry in MDC

More than 5,000 people attend Zimbabwean opposition leader's burial, amid battle to succeed him.

Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people

Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people, crushing five homes in the night.

Nigeria Boko Haram: Some missing girls ‘rescued’ after school attack

Some of the 100 girls thought to have been abducted in Nigeria have been found, officials say.

How Malawi reduced infant mortality

Every year 2.6m babies around the world don't survive beyond a month but Malawi's number is dropping.

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

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

BBC launches Yoruba and Igbo services

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

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

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

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

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