Lagos beachside community under threat in Nigeria

Mohammed Zanna lives in Tarkwa Bay, Lagos State, but fears his home could soon be gone.

Mike Fondop: Hard work paying off for Wrexham striker

Wrexham striker Mike Fondop has gained a first class honours degree and is now hoping to secure promotion to the Football League.

Sierra Leone’s Kamara says Euro 2004 winner motivated him over Greece move

Sierra Leone international Alhassan Kamara explains Euro 2004 winner Traianos Dellas motivated him to join Greek side Panetolikos.

Kenya deports Chinese man over ‘racist rant’

Liu Jiaqi is deported after calling all Kenyans, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, monkeys.

Uganda’s Bobi Wine: We must win fight for freedom or die trying

Uganda's pop star MP speaks to BBC Africa from the US, where he's been receiving medical treatment.

Uganda’s Bobi Wine: I will win fight for freedom or die trying

Uganda's pop star MP speaks to BBC Africa from the US, where he has been receiving medical treatment.

South Sudan soldiers jailed for rape and murder

They received terms ranging from seven years to life for killing a journalist and raping aid workers.

Newcastle’s Mohammed Sangare withdraws from Liberia squad

Newcastle under-23 midfielder Mohammed Sangare is forced to withdraw from the Liberia squad due to a lack of a UK residence permit.

Disabled mother Miriam: My five-year-old son is my arms

Kenyan Miriam Wariwa was born without arms, so her five-year-old son Samuel helps her with her daily tasks.

Inspired by the Ocean

A tight budget and logistical issues dictated the architect’s approach to this project…