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

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

Kipyegon targets first women’s sub-four minute mile

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

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

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

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?

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

Will the next pope be from Africa?

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

Will the next Pope be from Africa?

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

Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list

A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.

Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

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