Ethiopia declares national state of emergency

The move is aimed at stemming a wave of anti-government protests, state media reports.

DR Congo troops killed ‘in Virunga park’ by Rwandan army

The fighting occurred inside the famous Virunga national park, the Congolese army says.

Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o on ‘reimagining Africa’

Lupita Nyong'o tells the BBC how the film can change perceptions of Africa.

Energy from rubbish to power Addis Ababa

A new plant in Addis Ababa will convert waste into a source of energy for the city.

Oxfam sex scandal: Director promises justice for victims

The charity will set up a commission to ensure "justice" for victims after Haiti abuse allegations.

Anger over ‘racist blackface’ in China show

The annual Lunar New Year gala featured an Asian woman in blackface and with fake buttocks.

Winter Olympics 2018: Last but still dancing – Ghana’s Akwasi Frimpong entertains skeleton fans

Despite finishing last in the men's skeleton Ghana's Akwasi Frimpong wins the hearts of the fans in Pyeongchang and celebrates the end of his Winter Olympics with a dance.

Mohamed Salah inspires “I’ll be Muslim too” chant

Liverpool's free-scoring forward Mohamed Salah has inspired a new chant among the Liverpool faithful.

Mohamed Salah inspires “I’ll be Muslim too” chant

Liverpool's free-scoring forward Mohamed Salah has inspired a new chant among the Liverpool faithful.

The Malian behind ‘world’s most audacious con’

How Foutanga Babani Sissoko pulled off one of the most audacious confidence tricks of all time.