Riding motorbike taxis has become a lifeline for young men fleeing Mozambique's Islamist insurgency.
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio spoke to in depth to BBC Focus Radio.
The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races.
The financial gains on offer in the Africa Super League will boost smaller clubs' hopes in continental competitions, say Tanzania's Simba FC.
Another gold coin is to be rolled out as currency, this time worth $180, the central bank says.
Reigning world marathon champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia withdraws from the London Marathon in October, citing muscle fatigue.
Nigeria beat France 1-0 in their opening group match at the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, but Ghana lost 3-0 to the USA.
Los Angeles Lakers player Wenyen Gabriel wants to use basketball to unite people in his native South Sudan after its bitter experience of conflict.
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