How Gabon saved its forest elephants

Biologist Lee White explains how creating national parks revived Gabon’s elephant population.

Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts.

Moroccans accuse French tycoon Jacques Bouthier of sexual harassment

The 75-year-old is already under judicial investigation in France for raping a minor and trafficking.

UK asylum plan defended by Rwandan Anglican archbishop

Laurent Mbanda disagrees with senior Church of England clerics who have called the policy "immoral".

UK asylum plan defended by Rwandan Anglican archbishop

Laurent Mbanda disagrees with senior Church of England clerics who have called the policy "immoral".

African brain drain: ‘90% of my friends want to leave’

A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.

DR Congo soldier shot dead by Rwanda police

The killing adds to fears of wider conflict as DR Congo accuses Rwanda of backing Congolese rebels.

South African F1 would create ‘huge uplift’ but ‘work to be done’

A Formula 1 race in South Africa is not an expensive luxury but will provide widespread benefits, says prospective organiser Warren Scheckter.

Nigeria’s Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.

AI and Robotics in healthcare: A phone could hear if you have TB

AI and robotics are leading to significant healthcare advances in South Africa.