Poverty tourist?

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The UK singer appeared in a short film for Comic Relief which has come under fire - but why?

After IS, Libya yearns for normality

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One year on from a military campaign that successfully expelled so-called Islamic State (IS) from its Libyan stronghold of Sirte, residents complain of the scale of destruction that remains there.

Sierra Leone coach John Keister defends national team training sessions

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Sierra Leone coach John Keister defends holding training sessions despite questions over his reinstatement and the delay to Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Zimbabwe budget woos foreign investors

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The country has had its first budget since the end of Robert Mugabe's 37-year authoritarian rule.

Benin’s Mickael Pote goes from abuse to adulation from Apoel Nicosia fans

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Benin striker Mickael Pote now draws praise from the fans of Cypriot club Apoel Nicosia, who once abused him as he played for city rivals Omonia.

Eritrean referee helps refugees through football

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Eden Habtemichael says football is a common language that can help bring young people together, wherever they come from.

Nigeria’s anti-Boko Haram general Attahiru Ibrahim sacked

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The dismissal of the general who led the fight against the militants follows a wave of attacks.

Aboubakar double sees Porto through to knock-out stages

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Cameroon striker scores twice in big win over Monaco to help Porto qualify for European Champions League last 16.

Railway facelift

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Nigeria has unveiled a major railway expansion project to ease congestion on roads. Ijeoma Ndukwe reports from Lagos.

Barcelona’s ‘blanket men’

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Street sellers are a divisive presence in Barcelona. Now they're trying to change their image.