Why the trees behind ‘women’s gold’ beauty creams are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

Why the trees behind shea butter beauty cream are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

Why the trees behind shea butter beauty cream are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

South Africa sets up inquiry into apartheid prosecutions

Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court.

Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue

Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.

Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue

Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.

Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five years

Gen Assimi Goïta, who has seized power twice, had previously promised to hold elections.

Missing South African police officers found dead in river after six days

It is unclear how they died - the police had referred to a possible kidnapping but now suggest an accident.

Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban

Taiwanese are warned against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before the ban is lifted.

Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé

A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.