Instagram 👍 2018: Rihanna spots Lagos dancers – and more African hits

In 2018, Instagram has become an increasingly important way for Africans to make and share news.

The Spiderman of Paris: What happened next?

Mamadou Gassama saved a boy dangling from a Paris balcony. But what happened when the media moved on?

Christmas: African children on how they plan to celebrate

BBC Africa finds out how children from across the continent will be celebrating Christmas 2018.

Petition to stop deportation of Otis Bolamu to DR Congo

Otis Bolamu is due to be deported back to the DR Congo, where friends say his life is in "severe danger".

African Confederation Cup: Zamalek, CS Sfaxien and Enugu Rangers advance

Egyptian giants Zamalek, CS Sfaxien of Tunisia and Nigeria's Enugu Rangers all book their place in the African Confederation Cup play-offs on Sunday.

Ogenyi Onazi: Injury rules Nigerian out for Trabzonspor

Trabzonspor's Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi is set to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a ruptured Achilles on Sunday.

Ogenyi Onazi: Injury rules Nigerian out for Trabzonspor

Trabzonspor's Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi is set to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a ruptured Achilles on Sunday.

Sudan protests: Police fire tear gas at football fans

Road near football stadium blocked as protesters demand an end to president's 29-year rule.

Sudan doctors strike as protests enter fifth day

An opposition leader says 22 people have been killed in the unrest, though officials say the toll is lower.

African Confederation Cup: 2018 semi-finalists Al Masry suffer early exit

Egypt's Al Masry are the biggest casualties after Saturday's second leg matches in the Confederation Cup round-of-32, going out to Burkina Faso's Salitas.