Democratic Republic of Congo’s ‘vanishing’ road

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This road, in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is part of a decade-old deal between the government and Chinese investors. But many projects remain unfinished.

Ghanaian Yaw Frimpong signs with Didier Drogba’s USL team Phoenix Rising

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Yaw Frimpong is the latest Ghanaian to leave DR Congo's TP Mazembe to play with Didier Drogba at Phoenix Rising in the United Soccer League.

Ramaphosa: South Africa captured by corrupt elements

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South Africa's President Zuma feels "anxious" about his future, says ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa.

Dutch-Moroccan woman charged with child abuse over exorcism

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The woman in the Netherlands put her son's hands in a hot oven "to drive out an evil spirit".

Oscars 2018: Mandera bus attack film Watu Wote nominated

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Watu Wote is nominated for best short live action film at the Oscars.

London Marathon 2018: Mary Keitany eyes Paula Radcliffe’s world record

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Mary Keitany will use male pacemakers in an attempt to break Paula Radcliffe's world record at the 2018 London Marathon

Nigerian man wins gay asylum test case

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Asylum seekers must not be subjected to psychological tests to determine their sexuality, judges say.

Nigeria’s Boko Haram attacks in numbers – as lethal as ever

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Although Nigeria's government says it has defeated Boko Haram, BBC analysis shows its attacks are not becoming less frequent.

CHAN 2018: Angola earn draw against Congo as both advance to quarters

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Angola earn a goalless draw with Congo to ensure their place in the last eight at the African Nations Championship as Burkina Faso and Cameroon ends 1-1

Egypt election: Human rights lawyer Khaled Ali quits race

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The withdrawal of Khaled Ali makes incumbent Abdul Fattah al-Sisi a clear favourite in March's poll.