The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers
For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring…
‘A living hell’: Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya
"We live in terror," whispers Layla over the phone so nobody can…
Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes
Opposition parties and NGOs are demanding explanations from the Italian government after…
South Africa’s WW1 servicemen finally honoured at new memorial
Hundreds of South African servicemen, mostly black, who died during World War…
Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors
Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without…
The Nigerian pastors who went to US for Trump inauguration
Two high-profile Nigerian clerics took part in events surrounding the inauguration of…
Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over…
Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival’s government
Mozambique's main opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has told the BBC he is…
Zulu king’s first wife fails to halt third marriage
The first wife of South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has failed…
The Muslim group that doesn’t fast or perform daily prayers
As dusk settles over Mbacke Kadior, a village in central Senegal, the…
