The case of Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala convicted of blasphemy

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

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.

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

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.

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

Gunshots can be heard as protesters opposing new tax laws breach the parliament compound.

People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.

James Barnor, who has photographed the likes of Muhammad Ali, is being honoured in Accra.

The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.

A 'tornado-looking' storm has killed at least 10 people after it hit several provinces on Monday.

After nearly 30 years in power, the ANC ruling party faces its toughest challenge yet in this year's polls.