Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice.

Ethiopians are one shock away from catastrophe – UN

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

Ethiopians are one shock away from catastrophe – UN

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

The female prisoners becoming football coaches

A scheme is offering female prisoners in West Africa an opportunity to earn a football coaching badge which could help them get a job after their release.

Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church faces a critical moment in choosing its next spiritual leader.

Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.

Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.