New Netflix series African Queens tells the story of Njinga

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

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

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.

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

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.

The YouTube star shares stories from his journeys across Africa.

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.

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns to South Africa to follow up on a woman's story that stuck with him for over 30 years.