Mohammed Morsi: Egypt accuses UN of ‘politicising’ death

Egypt says its former leader died of natural causes, and is critical of calls for an investigation.

Sudan: Young musicians’ hopes and fears for the future

Young musicians in Khartoum talk to the BBC about their hopes following the military crackdown.

Sudan: Young musicians’ hopes and fears for the future

Young musicians in Khartoum talk to the BBC about their hopes following the military crackdown.

Piracy in West Africa: The world’s most dangerous seas?

The West African coast has long been a target for pirates, but it's getting even more dangerous.

‘My father, the rapist’: Hidden victims of Rwanda’s genocide

It is thought thousands of children were born as a result of rape during the 1994 genocide.

Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa’s Tau dreaming big

Striker Percy Tau believes South Africa can put recent Africa Cup of Nations failures to one side as they seek a big impact in Egypt.

Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa’s Tau dreaming big

Striker Percy Tau believes South Africa can put recent Africa Cup of Nations failures to one side as they seek a big impact in Egypt.

DR Congo exodus of 300,000 ‘may hamper Ebola battle’

Ethnic clashes that have displaced 300,000 people could impede action against the virus, UN warns.

Safety behind bars: Why Lesotho gives condoms to inmates

Lesotho gives condoms to its prison inmates to stop the spread of HIV.

Safety behind bars: Why Lesotho gives condoms to inmates

Lesotho gives condoms to its prison inmates to stop the spread of HIV.