Down’s model makes strides on catwalk

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The fashion industry might have been a distant dream for a Finnish-Nigerian with Down's syndrome - but Maija Mattila made it a reality.

Cameroon advertise head coach post and appoint Belinga on interim basis

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The vacant Cameroon head coach's job is advertised by the Normalisation Committee running Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot).

DR Congo signs new mining law despite companies’ opposition

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The new law, which raises government royalties, was strongly opposed by international companies.

Week-old baby western lowland gorilla in Congo

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Rare footage of a baby western lowland gorilla was taken in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Congo.

Canada in court to get $41m Bombardier jet back from Gupta family

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A Canadian bank fights to get back a $41m jet after it says the Gupta family defaulted on a loan.

Mhlengi Gwala: Chainsaw attack athlete wants to compete again

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Mhlengi Gwala tells the BBC he hopes a further operation will save his legs so he can compete again.

Rwanda withdraws bid to host the 2019 U-17 World Cup

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The Rwanda Football Association confirms it has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2019 Fifa Under 17 World Cup.

Ex-Fifa chief Blatter expresses support for Morocco World Cup bid

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Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter expresses his support for Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup and not the United States/Canada/Mexico joint bid.

Could Nigeria’s animation houses be as big as Nollywood?

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With growing audience figures, could Nigeria's animation studios become as big as Nollywood?