Uganda unveil Fenchman Sebastien Desabre as new coach

Frenchman Sebastien Desabre is unveiled as the new coach of the Ugandan national team.

Uganda set to name Sebastien Desabre as coach

Frenchman Sebastien Desabre looks set to be named as the new coach of the Ugandan national team.

Unicef says scale of attacks on children in conflicts is shocking

Unicef says children in conflict zones are being targeted in homes, schools and playgrounds.

Africa travel: What I learned visiting 30 countries

South African Katchie Nzama travelled the length of the continent - twice. Here's what she learnt.

BBC Africa Quiz Of 2017

Have you been paying attention to what's happened on the continent in 2017?

Growing feet? Try expandable shoes

Children from slums in Kenya are being given expandable shoes for their growing feet.

Drug-smuggling Briton Laura Plummer in ‘bad prison’

Laura Plummer is transferred to a notorious jail in Egypt, her family has said.

Cameroon to deport US-based author Patrice Nganang

Mr Nganang was detained in early December amid claims he had threatened President Biya's life.

Nigeria’s Henry Onyekuru faces World Cup fitness battle

Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru faces a battle with a knee injury to be fit to be considered for the Super Eagles World Cup squad.

Saving Chad’s elephants

With the rangers' protection, Zakouma's 500-strong herd is growing strong.