Rape and Sudan’s revolution: ‘They were crying and screaming’

A feared unit of Sudan's security forces raped women as they dispersed protesters, witnesses say.

Ebola outbreak: Uganda copes with crisis at DR Congo border

Uganda's Ebola strategy is working despite border security problems, says the BBC's Anne Soy.

Deadly Ebola outbreak ‘not global threat’

But World Health Organization says it is an emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo and needs more funding.

Sudan protest witnesses saw ‘death in all its forms’

The BBC's Fergal Keane speaks to witnesses and victims of the violence in Khartoum, which left at least 100 protesters dead.

Caster Semenya invited to run Rabat Diamond League 800m says organiser

Caster Semenya is invited to race in the 800m at Sunday's Diamond League Meeting in Rabat, says the organiser.

Caster Semenya invited to run Rabat Diamond League 800m says organiser

Caster Semenya is invited to race in the 800m at Sunday's Diamond League Meeting in Rabat, says the organiser.

BBC’s Mohanad Hashim: ‘Sudan could get very bad, very quickly’

The political crisis, in which protesters have been killed on the streets, could worsen, says the BBC's Mohanad Hashim.

BBC’s Mohanad Hashim: ‘Sudan could get very bad, very quickly’

The political crisis, in which protesters have been killed on the streets, could worsen, says the BBC's Mohanad Hashim.

Tanzania row over wig and hair extension tax

Supporters of the levy say it will help women keep their hair natural, but others express outrage.