The next generation: Future Afoty nominees?

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The shortlist for the 2017 BBC African Footballer of the Year is a blend of youth and experience, but who might follow in their footsteps in future years?

Debunking Zimbabwe’s false rumours

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Reality Check looks at the fake news shared online after the military takeover in Zimbabwe.

Losing hope amid Uganda doctors’ strike

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The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga finds abandoned hospitals and desperate patients in Uganda.

The 10-year-old Liberian girl dreaming of Real Madrid

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Jessica Quachie was spotted by an academy and now plays international tournament football against boys.

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe: Leaders come and gone

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World leaders Robert Mugabe has seen come and go since he began his presidency 30 years ago.

Zimbabwe latest: Mugabe ‘resisting calls to resign’

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The military says it is "engaging" with the president and has made progress in targeting "criminals".

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Borussia Dortmund drop striker for disciplinary reasons

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Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is dropped for his club's next Bundesliga fixture for disciplinary reasons.

Zimbabwe yearns for change of any kind

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In the depths of an economic abyss, the political crisis now offers hope to many Zimbabweans.

Poor Mahrez! Is this the angriest interview outburst ever?

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Algeria head coach Rabah Madjer loses his temper when a journalist asks Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez a question about the team's recent displays.

Zimbabwe latest: Harare residents on army takeover

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Residents in the capital Harare discuss the army takeover and what should happen to Robert Mugabe.