BBC Africa

Sierra Leone coach John Keister is adamant that the problems with the country's football association are 'not his business' as he prepares the team to face Ghana.

An interview in EgyptAir's in-flight magazine got the star's fans talking - but is it all it seems?

Who are the rebel groups which have taken up arms to fight for independence for English-speaking parts of Cameroon?

Graduate Brian wears a sign to try and find work in South Africa, where youth unemployment is 54%.

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has checks in hospital after being carried off with a back injury in the 1-0 Champions League defeat by Napoli.

The country will vote for its next president amid a civil conflict in its English-speaking regions.

Abdelilah Hafidi scores for Raja Casablanca in their 1-0 win away to Enyimba in the first leg of the African Confederation Cup semi-final.

Makoko slum in Lagos is built on stilts and was founded as a fishing village in the 19th Century.

About 60 people are feared to have drowned when a wooden boat capsized in a storm off Guinea-Bissau.

The US first lady, on her first visit to Africa, says the slave trade was "really a tragedy".

After missing the last three World Cups Nigeria's amputee team turns to a crowd-funding campaign in order to play in Mexico.

The President of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Francis Amin denies claims by former coach of interfering in team selection.

Injured Porto defender Chancel Mbemba is named in the DR Congo squad despite not having played yet this season as Cedric Bakambu returns.

Cameroon President Paul Biya assures Confederation of African Football boss Ahmad that his country will be ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations.

Al Ahly of Egypt are in front after the first leg of their African Champions League semi-final with Entente Setif, and a late goal gives Primeiro Agosto an important win over Esperance.

Ibrahim Sherifo has not seen or heard from his parents since he was 13 years old when they were "disappeared" in Eritrea.

The Cape Verde singer made famous the "morna" style of music, after being discovered aged 47.

Violence erupted after four officials from Benishangul-Gumuz state were killed in neighbouring Oromia.

Championship side West Bromwich Albion sign ex-Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako on a deal to the end of the season.

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Gaetan Bong is fined after admitting driving at 90mph in a 70mph zone.