Meta threatens to cut off Facebook in Nigeria over huge fines

The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.

South African woman guilty of kidnapping and trafficking daughter aged 6

Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

Anger as Uganda president’s son says he’s holding opposition bodyguard

The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

Tanzanian priest – and government critic – brutally attacked

The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.

DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila’s immunity

He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.