Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister goes on trial in Switzerland for murder

Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

Nigeria’s disgraced televangelist TB Joshua

Before his death in 2021, TB Joshua was one of Africa's richest and most influential televangelists.

TB Joshua: ‘We thought it was heaven but then terrible things happened’

Rae was 21 when she became a charismatic Nigerian preacher’s disciple - and suffered years of abuse.

TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a charismatic televangelist.

Kenya’s push to make ‘boda-boda’ motorbike taxis go electric

The government wants Kenya's three million motorbike taxi riders to go green but only a few have done so.

Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla

A wildlife cameraman's close encounter with a silverback as he filmed a process designed to save the species.

DR Congo election: Three ministers and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence

The election body disqualifies three ministers and four governors from last month's chaotic vote.

Anthony Joshua: Briton to face ex-UFC fighter Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, confirms promoter Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will face ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

Oscar Pistorius release: A reminder of South Africa’s femicide problem

The freeing on parole of the ex-athlete reignites the discussion about violence against women in South Africa.

Afcon 2023: Zambia can lift title on return to finals, says captain Lubambo Musonda

Zambia can win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite missing the past three tournaments, according to captain Lubambo Musonda.