Botswana’s elephant hunting dilemma

What will be the impact on communities and the economy if the ban on hunting elephants is lifted?

Caster Semenya being ‘targeted’ by IAAF, says Bryan Habana

South African rugby star Brian Habana asks if Caster Semenya is being specifically targeted by the governing body of athletics, the IAAF.

Nigerian elections: Voters taken through danger zone

Witnesses tell the BBC they were taken home from refugee camps despite the threat from Boko Haram.

Adel Taarabt: Benfica confirm Moroccan’s return to first-team training

Morocco international Adel Taarabt returns to Benfica first-team training after a seven-month spell with the reserves, manager Bruno Lage confirms.

Botswana mulls lifting elephant hunting ban

A government report recommends lifting a four-year ban on hunting elephants.

Chelsea transfer ban: Club to appeal against Fifa decision

Chelsea have been banned from signings during the next two transfer windows for breaching rules in relation to youth players, Fifa announces.

Is Africa going backwards on democracy?

More and more elections are being held in Africa however analysts dismiss many as being "lawful but illegitimate".

Is Africa going backwards on democracy?

More and more elections are being held in Africa however analysts dismiss many as being "lawful but illegitimate".

Africa’s week in pictures: 15-21 February 2019

A selection of photographs from around the African continent this week.

Africa’s week in pictures: 15-21 February 2019

A selection of photographs from around the African continent this week.