Africa grapples with clean energy conundrum

The continent desperately needs more power but it also wants to avoid damaging the environment.

What happens when the internet vanishes?

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.

What happens when the internet vanishes?

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.

Liverpool 3-2 West Ham: Mane scores winner as Reds forced to come from behind

League leaders Liverpool are forced to come from behind to beat relegation-battling West Ham in a nervy encounter at Anfield.

Nigeria: Video of manatee dragged along road sparks outrage

Nigeria's government is investigating a video of young men dragging a distressed manatee down a road.

Tanzania journalist Erick Kabendera freed after seven months

Erick Kabendera had been charged with money laundering, tax evasion and leading organised crime.

CHAN 2020: Fixtures confirmed for African Nations Championship in Cameroon

The fixture list for April's African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon is confirmed, with the hosts kicking off the tournament against Zimbabwe.

Lesotho’s PM Thomas Thabane seeks immunity over murder of ex-wife

Thomas Thabane and the first lady are accused over the shooting of his previous wife in 2017.

Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a rising star of African journalism

BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2020.

How Africa hopes to gain from the ‘new scramble’

The continent's leaders have been globe-trotting to attend Africa-themed summits, but do they have a plan?