What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important?
The climate change summit follows a year of weather extremes and broken temperature records.
2023-11-01 22:48
Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages
Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.
2023-11-01 08:45
Kenya's school floggings: The children suffering from a hidden epidemic
BBC Africa Eye investigates an increase in severe and sometimes deadly beatings at Kenyan schools.
2023-10-30 08:57
Sudan conflict: RSF takes control of Nyala in Darfur
The paramilitary RSF seizes key trade hub Nyala from the army, despite the start of peace talks.
2023-10-27 01:24
Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life
Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.
2023-10-25 07:22
Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss
Many Nigerians have different names on different documents - which can be problematic for politicians.
2023-10-22 11:23
Sudan conflict: Ethnic cleansing committed in Darfur, UK says
Analysis of satellite images provides evidence that dozens of Darfur villages have been burned down.
2023-10-18 13:25
Somalia's violin novice to TV orchestra triumph in four years
Audiences are lapping up televised orchestra performances reviving Somali music for a new generation.
2023-10-15 08:28
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.
2023-10-14 07:16
Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detained
Sylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial.
2023-10-12 23:51
Malawi heatwave warning issued as temperatures set to soar
Temperatures could soar to 44C, the weather bureau says, as it urges people to avoid alcohol.
2023-10-12 18:47
Liberia election: George Weah faces demands for war crimes court
The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court.
2023-10-07 07:52