Coronavirus: Health chief hails Africa’s fight against Covid-19

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Africa has had fewer cases than Europe, Asia or the Americas, with numbers continuing to decline.

Ramla Ali: Boxer who fled civil war to become British champion signs professional deal

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Ramla Ali, a boxer who became British champion without her family's knowledge after fleeing civil war in Somalia, signs a professional deal.

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

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A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

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A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

Papa Massata Diack fights back over his corruption conviction in France

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Papa Massata Diack, son of the former IAAF president Lamine, challenges French authorities over his conviction for corruption.

How Mali’s coup affects the fight against jihadists

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Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants - what difference will the coup make?

Mozambique: Why did these men shoot a naked woman dead?

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The BBC and human rights researchers examined a video of a killing in northern Mozambique.

Cameroon soldiers jailed for killing women and children

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Cameroon initially dismissed the film of two women and two children being shot as "fake news".

Jawar Mohammed: Top Ethiopia opposition figure ‘proud’ of terror charge

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Jawar Mohammed did not admit guilt in court but accused the government of targeting opponents.

Jawar Mohammed: Top Ethiopia opposition figure ‘proud’ of terror charge

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Jawar Mohammed did not admit guilt in court but accused the government of targeting opponents.