Mozambique villagers ‘massacred’ by Islamists

The police say dozens were killed after youths refused to join the militant group.

Coronavirus: Ethiopian pop star donates house to help Covid-19 response

Hemelmal Abate is one of several Ethiopians giving up their properties to help the pandemic response.

Coronavirus: ‘Heroine’ South African nurse ‘wanted to go home’

Josephine Peter's husband described the nurse as "my heroine", says a hospital trust boss.

Eliud Kipchoge: The humble home life in rural Kenya behind remarkable athletic success

Witnessing Eliud Kipchoge's humble home life in rural Kenya sheds light on some of the secrets behind his remarkable athletic success.

South Africa coronavirus lockdown: Is the alcohol ban working?

The BBC's Andrew Harding reports on the ban on the sale of alcohol during the nationwide lockdown.

Coronavirus: how it hit football finance in Africa

African football has taken a huge financial battering amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

Cameroon admits army’s role in civilian killings

The government initially denied that troops had any role in the deaths of 13 people, including 10 children.

Coronavirus: World risks ‘biblical’ famines due to pandemic – UN

The number of people facing starvation could almost double, the World Food Programme warns.

Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe

British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms.

Thomas Thabane: Scandal-hit Lesotho PM to get ‘dignified’ exit

Thomas Thabane has been accused of being involved in the murder of his estranged wife.