The Troubles: Does South Africa hold lessons for Northern Ireland?

The BBC's Johannesburg correspondent asks if NI can learn lessons from South Africa's handling of the past.

Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz to be tried over ‘Guinea bribes’

Swiss prosecutors are seeking a prison term for Beny Steinmetz for alleged bribery, which he denies.

London officer appears on Nigerian Big Brother

Scotland Yard said it was investigating as PC Khafi Kareem had gone on the programme "without authority".

Joshua Akinotanhe plays several instruments and looks set for stardom.

Joshua Akinotanhe, who has starred on TV talent shows in his home country, says music is his life.

FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK.

FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK.

Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”.

Zimbabwe after Mugabe: The country where pensions have disappeared

Chronic high inflation is hitting Zimbabweans hard but the government says there is no quick fix.

Ibraheem Zakzaky: Nigerian IMN leader flown to India for treatment

Supporters of Ibraheem Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release.

Ibraheem Zakzaky: Nigerian IMN leader flown to India for treatment

Supporters of Ibraheem Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release.