Cameroon can handle an expanded 24-team Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, says the head of the country's FA.
Paralympic shot put champion Lauritta Onye blames the Nigerian government for a lack of funding after she misses the World Para Athletics Championships in London.
Swansea City reject a bid in the region of £1.25m for forward Modou Barrow from Championship side Reading.
Nairobi's matatu taxis are inspiring its public bus network to embrace bold artwork.
Zanzibar has its membership of the Confederation of African Football rescinded just four months after the island was accepted as a member.
The money is allegedly being distributed through corrupt networks linked to President Joseph Kabila.
The BBC's Zeinab Badawi attends a wedding breakfast in northern Sudan to witness the enduring beauty techniques of an 8th Century Kushite princess.
Leicester City reject 'low offer' from Roma for winger Riyad Mahrez, Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare confirms.
Our correspondent visits the ancient city of Harar as it celebrates its 1,010th anniversary.
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