Why landlocked Ethiopia wants to launch a navy
Ethiopia has signed deals with several neighbouring countries for access to their ports.
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Grenfell Tower: Global roots of fire victims
How the Grenfell Tower tragedy sent shockwaves around the world.
Asbel Kiprop: Former Olympic champion gives up fight to prove innocence
Former Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop says he has given up trying to prove there was tampering with his positive doping sample.
Asbel Kiprop: Former Olympic champion gives up fight to prove innocence
Former Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop says he has given up trying to prove there was tampering with his positive doping sample.
Chasing pickpockets, a 45-year-old keeper & pit bull terriers – African players’ World Cup journeys
How well do you know the players at the 2018 World Cup? BBC Sport delves into the background of some lesser-known players in Russia.
Cameroon: Is the country in crisis?
Unrest has gripped Cameroon's English-speaking regions for two years.
Iwobi: I still need to learn my Nigerian Shaku Shaku dance moves
The Nigerian forward talks about roommates, his favourite goals, and even throws a few moves.
Egypt safer than US and UK – Gallup poll
The survey asked if people felt safe walking at night and whether they had been victims of crime.
Migrant ship row: Italy-France ministers’ meeting postponed
Italy postpones a ministerial meeting amid a diplomatic spat over a migrant rescue vessel.
Jordan Ayew: Swansea City reject Fulham bid for forward
Swansea City have rejected a bid from newly-promoted Fulham for forward Jordan Ayew.
