South African euthanasia activist convicted of murder

Sean Davison is to serve three years under house arrest for assisting three people to take their lives.

South African euthanasia activist convicted of murder

Sean Davison is to serve three years under house arrest for assisting three people to take their lives.

Garissa University attack: Three convicted over Kenya massacre

Three of four suspects are convicted on charges relating to the 2015 militant raid which killed 148.

Egypt Morsi TV gaffe puts spotlight on control of media

"Sent by a Samsung device" - a TV host slips up as she announces the Egyptian ex-president's death.

South African MP punches man during alleged racist incident

Phumzile van Damme says she punched a white man in self-defence at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.

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.

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.