Letter from Africa: Cremations ‘threaten’ Zimbabwe’s ancestral spirits

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Cremation is provoking a huge debate in Zimbabwe, bringing cultural and religious beliefs to the fore.

Cameroon army frees kidnapped students

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Four attackers were shot dead in the operation but one was captured, a local official tells the BBC.

Mali stun AWCON hosts Ghana in 2-1 win

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Mali stun Ghana's Black Queens when beating the Africa Women's Cup of Nations 2-1 in the Ghanaian capital Accra.

Mali stun AWCON hosts Ghana in 2-1 win

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Mali stun Ghana's Black Queens when beating the Africa Women's Cup of Nations 2-1 in the Ghanaian capital Accra.

Executed Tanzanian hero’s grandson takes DNA test to find lost skull

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Tanzanian chief Mangi Meli's skull has been missing since his execution by German colonialists in 1900.

Kenyan villagers dance the ‘waley’ to praise their cows

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Villagers in one area of Kenya mark the rainy season with a unique song and dance competition.

Kenyan villagers dance the ‘waley’ to praise their cows

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Villagers in one area of Kenya mark the rainy season with a unique song and dance competition.

Starting a national team in a nation that doesn’t exist

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Somaliland is not is not a UN recognised nation but this has not stopped four men attempting to develop a national football setup.

Cameroon v Brazil: Indomitable Lions boss Clarence Seedorf relishing ‘special’ test

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Cameroon boss Clarence Seedorf's first visit to Milton Keynes sees his new side face Brazil at Stadium MK as he looks to build a new career as a coach.

Kenya targets ‘fish thieves’ with new coastguard

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Until now, the East African nation has relied on the Navy to protect its waters.