South Africa police try to unravel mystery of tavern deaths

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Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says.

Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids

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A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya.

Kenyan policeman’s suicide: A widow’s grief

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The force takes on mental health to help officers affected by stress - but for some it comes too late.

Caster Semenya brands African athletics leaders ‘cowards’ over DSD stance

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World champion Caster Semenya brands African athletics leaders "cowards" for failing to fight for female athletes facing eligibility issues.

Youngest South Africa tavern victim 13 – minister

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Most of the 21 who died at the weekend were young teenagers, the police minister says.

Nigerian Ife head: Why UK police are holding a priceless sculpture

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Original Ife bronze heads, of which only some 20 survive, are thought to be about 700 years old.

Dozens die trying to cross into Spanish enclave of Melilla

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A huge crowd of migrants storm a fence into Melilla in North Africa, with 23 killed and many injured.

Mauritius medical clown: ‘When I see the kids smiling I feel really good’

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Sharon Juhl is not your ordinary clown, he is a medical clown bringing smiles to hospitalised children.

Kenyan elections: The woman who rallies crowds – but won’t vote

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Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see elections as a way to make money, not bring change.

UK officer ‘left out evidence’ in Kenya murder case

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DCI Neil Hibberd helped investigate the murder of David Tebbutt and the kidnap of his wife Jude.