DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

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Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.

South Africa and Ukraine woo each other – as relationships with Trump turn sour

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Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania’s great survivor?

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Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania’s great survivor?

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Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC

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Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

Kipyegon targets first women’s sub-four minute mile

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Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

Kipyegon targets first women’s sub-four minute mile

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Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

Suspension of Ghana’s chief justice is ‘abuse of power’, says opposition

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This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years

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Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

Will the next pope be from Africa?

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Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.