BBC Africa

Etienne Eto'o, the son of African football legend Samuel Eto'o, will not play at this year's U-17 World Cup in Brazil after he was left out of Cameroon's final squad.

Senegal deny reports of age-cheating as their 21-man squad for the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Brazil later this month is announced.

Ugandan farmer Judith Bakirya is going back to basics by planting trees and restoring the land.

Nigeria international midfielder Sunday Mba is keen to find a route back into football following an inactive two years.

Ben Enwonwu, the painter behind "Africa's Mona Lisa", had a complex relationship with the UK.

Meeting the family of a young Gambian who ran away to seek his fortune in Europe.

Inmates in Kenya say playing the sport teaches them discipline and gives them hope.

Activists said the charges against Hajar Raissouni were part of a crackdown on opposition media.

Libya captain Ahmad Benali hopes to see a period of calm for the national team but says the safety of people in his homeland is more important than qualifying for major tournaments.

Insects can be an eco-friendly alternative to meat and have long been part of DR Congo's cuisine.

The coffins, whose decorations are still visible, were uncovered at a Theban necropolis near Luxor.

Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria.

Football bosses from both countries agree to meet in Algeria in early 2020 to talk about a first full international between the nations since 2001.

The 20-year-old vows to 'come back stronger' after rupturing knee ligaments in the Super Eagles' friendly against Brazil in Singapore.

Police say dozens of males were freed in a raid on the institution in Katsina state, Nigeria.

Police find 67 pupils with chains on their ankles at an Islamic boarding school in the north.

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says recent xenophobic attacks were "damaging" to South Africa.

Electronics engineer Ahmad Bahaa reveals he acts as a stand-in for Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah in TV commercials.

Goalkeeper Pape Saidou Ndiaye is the shootout hero as the Teranga Lions finally win a first international final in front of their own fans.