Indian navy rescues sailors on board a ship attacked by pirates off Somali coast

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No pirates were found on board the ship when commandos boarded it, Indian navy officials say.

A Tribe Called Judah becomes highest-earning Nigerian film

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The film has grossed over $1m in domestic theatres since it was released on 15 December last year.

Ousmane Sonko: Senegal courts hit opposition leader’s presidential hopes

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Two rulings make it less likely that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko can contest next month's election.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 December 2023-4 January 2024

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

What next for Oscar Pistorius?

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The South African runner was freed on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend.

Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing Reeva Steenkamp

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The former athlete shot Reeva Steenkamp multiple times through a closed bathroom door in 2013.

Will Smith surprises Guinea student who biked across Africa

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The Hollywood star was moved by the BBC story of the student who pedalled 4,000km to get to a university.

South Africa v India: Tourists win in a day and a half in historic Newlands Test to draw series

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Just 107 overs are bowled as India beat South Africa in the shortest Test to produce a winner in the history of the game.

Algeria’s Atal sentenced for inciting religious hatred

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Algeria defender Youcef Atal is handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason over attempted coup

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West African leaders had tried to broker a deal for Ernest Bai Koroma to go into exile, the BBC understands.