The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

Nujuum Hashi has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist in Somalia.

Chad protests: How have things got to this point?

Following nationwide protests, reporter Ishaq Khalid explains how Chad has got to this point.

T20 World Cup: South Africa-Zimbabwe rained off in strange fashion

South Africa and Zimbabwe's opening Super 12s game at the T20 World Cup is finally abandoned because of rain in a strange conclusion.

Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

Arhsad Sharif is killed by a Kenyan police officer when his vehicle fails to stop at a roadblock.

‘When I couldn’t fix George, I climbed a mountain’

A father carried his son's weight up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of meningitis.

Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row

Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns.

Nigeria’s stolen oil, the military and a man named Government

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters containing blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night near one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

Giorgia Meloni: Migrants’ fears over Italy’s new far-right prime minister

Giorgia Meloni's promises to crack down on immigration concerns the African community living in Sicily.

Malawi mass grave discovery a ‘sorry state’ – minister Jean Sendeza

The discovery of a grave of suspected trafficking victims is lamentable, a minister tells the BBC.