‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal.

Soumaila Cissé: Ecowas demands release of Mali opposition leader

Soumaila Cissé was kidnapped days before Mali's disputed elections which led to deadly protests.

Soumaila Cissé: Ecowas demands release of Mali opposition leader

Soumaila Cissé was kidnapped days before Mali's disputed elections which led to deadly protests.

AKO Caine Prize: Irenosen Okojie wins with story of Grace Jones impersonator

Judges praised Irenosen Okojie's tale about a Grace Jones impersonator hiding a dark secret.

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over ‘indecent’ videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each.

Tanzania presidential hopeful Tundu Lissu returns home after attempt on life

Tundu Lissu, attacked in the capital in 2017, wants to run for office after treatment in Belgium.

Tanzania presidential hopeful Tundu Lissu returns home after attempt on life

Tundu Lissu wants to stand for top office after three years of treatment for wounds in Belgium.

Lockdown eased in Kenya: ‘Our family was separated for three months’

Kurian Omukimbizi went to Nairobi for work, but was separated from his family when lockdown was announced.

Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading

As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals.