Zahara: Violence against women in South Africa ‘a pandemic’

Zahara, a platinum-selling singer in South Africa, talks to the BBC about surviving a violent attack.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: UN warns of war crimes as deadline looms

The UN condemns "aggressive rhetoric" that could risk lives in the conflict-torn Tigray region.

World Athletics Awards: Two Africans make final five for women’s award

Ethiopia's Letsenbet Gidey and Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir are on the final list for the Female Athlete of the Year award for 2020.

Egypt singer Mohamed Ramadan faces lawsuit over photo with Israelis

Mohamed Ramadan is accused of "insulting the Egyptian people" with the images from a Dubai party.

Skin condition: ‘Psoriasis has made me a stronger person’

A Nigerian student who struggled with psoriasis for years has written a book about her experience.

Skin condition: ‘Psoriasis has made me a stronger person’

A Nigerian student who struggled with psoriasis for years has written a book about her experience.

A South African village, a murder and a coal mine

Was the brutal shooting of a woman linked to her campaign against an opencast mine?

Ntabo Ntaberi: DR Congo militia leader jailed for crimes against humanity

A military court jails Ntabo Ntaberi for life after a two-year trial that saw 178 victims testify.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Debretsion Gebremichael vows to fight on

Debretsion Gebremichael says people are "ready to die" to defend the region despite calls to surrender.

USM Alger sack French coach after one game

Algerian club USM Alger sack their coach Francois Ciccolini after just one match in charge.