Morocco grades for sex: Hassan I University lecturers in court

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They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.

BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021: Ntando Mahlangu

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A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Ntando Mahlangu.

Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says

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A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab.

How Bangladeshis are lured into slavery in Libya

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A 19-year-old tells of his harrowing ordeal at the hands of traffickers who tricked him and his parents.

Kenya: Landmark ruling in divorce proceedings acknowledges that housework is work

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A landmark ruling during a matrimonial case in Kenya acknowledged that housework is work.

Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega

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Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.

Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife

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Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.

BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021: Faith Kipyegon

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A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Faith Kipyegon.

Africa’s patchy transport network gets a tech boost

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The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done.

Crocodile attack: British teen speaks of relief

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Amelie Osborn-Smith says she'd expected to lose her foot, but doctors say she'll be able to walk on it again.