Gabon coup attempt: Two army rebels ‘killed’

The government says the situation is under control after armed rebels claimed to have seized power.

Gabon coup attempt: Two army rebels ‘killed’

The government says the situation is under control after armed rebels claimed to have seized power.

Florentin Pogba: Guinea international on trial at Spanish club Elche

Guinea international defender Florentin Pogba is on a week-long trial at Elche in the hope of securing a contract with the Spanish second division club.

Aly Ghazal: Egypt international joins Portuguese strugglers Feirense

Egypt international defender Aly Ghazal signs for Feirense as a free agent in a bid to help the club stay in the Portuguese top flight.

Celebrity looks recreated by Nigerian using nuts and bottles

Toheeb Adedokun Akorede recreates celebrity looks from nuts, plastic bottles and other found objects.

Ali Bongo – Gabon’s president arrested in army coup

As the military seizes power in Gabon, we examine the colourful, contentious life of its ousted president.

Nigeria’s Daily Trust undermined security, army says

The Daily Trust put troops in danger by reporting about a planned operation, the army says.

Gabon coup attempt: Government says situation under control

All five rebels who claimed to have seized power have been arrested, the government says.

US attacks on Somalia’s al-Shabab increase under Trump

Since President Trump took power aerial attacks on al-Shabab have increased, writes the BBC's Tomi Oladipo.

US attacks on Somalia’s al-Shabab increase under Trump

Since President Trump took power aerial attacks on al-Shabab have increased, writes the BBC's Tomi Oladipo.