Burundian singer J.P. Bimeni on coming back to soul

J.P. Bimeni's music is inspired by American soul and its impact on music in Burundi in the 1960s.

Timothy Weah: Celtic secure ‘hungry’ PSG forward on six-month loan

Celtic sign Timothy Weah on a six-month loan as manager Brendan Rodgers welcomes the Paris St-Germain striker's "pace and technique".

Timothy Weah: Celtic secure ‘hungry’ PSG forward on six-month loan

Celtic sign Timothy Weah on a six-month loan as manager Brendan Rodgers welcomes the Paris St-Germain striker's "pace and technique".

Egypt named as the hosts of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football names Egypt as the hosts of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to replace Cameroon.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts to be named on Tuesday

The Confederation of African Football will announce which country will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, one day earlier than expected.

Canadian and Italian tourists feared kidnapped in Burkina Faso

Edith Blais and Luca Tacchetto have not been heard from since 15 December, according to family.

Canadian and Italian tourists feared kidnapped in Burkina Faso

Edith Blais and Luca Tacchetto have not been heard from since 15 December, according to family.

Gabon coup attempt: What happened?

The BBC's Mayeni Jones breaks down the attempted coup against President Ali Bongo on 7 January.

Gabon coup attempt: What happened?

The BBC's Mayeni Jones breaks down the attempted coup against President Ali Bongo on 7 January.

Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

A series of coup attempts in recent years has raised fears that military takeovers in Africa are on the rise.