Fifa rejects calls from the Nigerian government for a meeting to discuss questions over who runs the football federation with Chris Giwa refusing to give up his claims. Source: BBC African news
Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival. Source: BBC African news
Former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia returns to play in France as he is unveiled by Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria are eliminated from the Women's Under-20 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-finals in France. Source: BBC African news
The Ghana government agrees to stop a legal process to liquidate the country's football association in order to avoid a global ban by Fifa. Source: BBC African news
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week. Source: BBC African news
The 36-year-old musician turned politician has become a real thorn in the side of Uganda's long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni. Source: BBC African news
The man being held over the suspected terror attack is Salih Khater, originally from Sudan. Source: BBC African news
Former Cameroon and Arsenal midfielder Alex Song signs a two-year deal with Swiss top-flight club Sion. Source: BBC African news
Investigations point to a corrupt court syndicate keeping rhino killers beyond the reach of the law. Source: BBC African news
Lance Corporal Chad Spalding says he doesn't want animals ending up as "just a bunch of pictures in a book". Source: BBC African news
Many landlords in Nigeria suspect single women of being prostitutes, making it difficult for them to rent. Source: BBC African news
Confederation of African Football vice-president Amaju Pinnick is impressed with Cameroon's preparations to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations. Source: BBC African news
Large-scale expansion of palm oil in Africa will very likely risk the lives of primates, a study finds. Source: BBC African news
Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o signs for Qatar Sports Club. Source: BBC African news
A large trial in Burkina Faso suggests listening to the radio could improve child health. Source: BBC African news
Senegal winger Keita Balde completes a season-long loan move from French club Monaco to Italian side Inter Milan. Source: BBC African news
The animal turned on the Taiwanese man after he got too close with his camera at Lake Naivasha. Source: BBC African news
Scenes resembling a coup Nigeria have left many scratching their heads. Source: BBC African news
A little-known style of football starring African players finds an unlikely following in India. Source: BBC African news
