Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80

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He was the first black African to become UN secretary-general and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.

Eddie Kadi: As a comedian, I can change people’s lives

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Eddie Kadi - could he be the funniest man in Africa? BBC What's New's Ben Hunte went to find out.

The cycling start-up company turning trash into cash

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The entrepreneurs finding a way to turn trash from the slums into cash for the people living there.

Gervinho: Parma sign Ivory Coast forward for Serie A return

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Italian side Parma have signed Gervinho on a three-year contract after Hebei China Fortune agreed to release the former Arsenal forward.

Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss aims to ‘keep Rangers heroes’ like Alfredo Morelos

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Steven Gerrard says it is his "responsibility to keep heroes" at Rangers, reiterating he thinks Alfredo Morelos deserves a new deal.

Morocco World Cup youngster Hamza Mendyl joins Schalke

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Young Morocco World Cup defender Hamza Mendyl joins German club Schalke from French side Lille on a five-year deal.

Fifa rejects Nigeria call for talks as Giwa stands firm

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Fifa rejects calls from the Nigerian government for a meeting to discuss questions over who runs the football federation with Chris Giwa refusing to give up his claims.

Cameroon’s Nyom joins Leganes on loan

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West Brom defender Allan Nyom leaves the Championship club to join La Liga side Leganes on a season-long loan deal.

Liberia call up Newcastle under-23 player Mohammed Sangare

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Liberia call-up Newcastle United's under-23 player Mohammed Sangare for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo.

Liberia call up Newcastle under-23 player Mohammed Sangare

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Liberia call-up Newcastle United's under-23 player Mohammed Sangare for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo.