FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK.

FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK.

Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”.

Zimbabwe after Mugabe: The country where pensions have disappeared

Chronic high inflation is hitting Zimbabweans hard but the government says there is no quick fix.

Ibraheem Zakzaky: Nigerian IMN leader flown to India for treatment

Supporters of Ibraheem Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release.

Ibraheem Zakzaky: Nigerian IMN leader flown to India for treatment

Supporters of Ibraheem Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release.

Zimbabwe businessman: My shelves are empty

As Zimbabwe's economic crisis bites, one man tells the BBC how shortages are crippling his business.

DJ Arafat: Top Ivory Coast singer dies in road accident

DJ Arafat was known as the "king" of coupé-décalé dance music, popular in French-speaking Africa.

African Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns lose in Congo

Mamelodi Sundowns's captain is sent off as the South African champions lose 2-1 to hosts AS Otoho in Congo Brazzaville.

The Kenyan dance parties where men are banned

Organisers of the night want to create a safe space for women, which means men are not invited.