Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé
Leading human rights organisations have renewed calls for investigations into the killing…
Husband of late Nigerian gospel singer sentenced to death
The widower of popular Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu has been sentenced…
How African popes changed Christianity – and gave us Valentine’s Day
Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic…
Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape
Namibia's agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a…
‘They aimed to kill’ – BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters
The members of Kenya's security forceswho shot dead anti-tax protesters at the…
End conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan
South Sudan's rival leaders should "honour" Pope Francis' legacy by ending the…
‘Double patriarchy’: doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse
A young female South African doctor has sparked a nationwide conversation about…
DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement to…
From prized artworks to bullet shells: how war devastated Sudan’s museums
Imposing statues of rams and lions used to stand in the grounds…
Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC
US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has said that President Donald…