Nigeria's Gen Sani Abacha's five-year rule

What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

The two signed a new naval deal this year after more than a decade of strategic partnership.

Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei.

The BBC’s Ian Wafula reports from a cold storage facility in Kinshasa as vaccines start arriving in the country.

Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

Mia le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.

Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

Shamsa Sharaawe underwent constructive surgery in Europe to repair the damage done to her as a child in Somalia.

A primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.

Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.

We've looked at how immigration and education policies will affect the continent.

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman