Yemen war: Many feared dead after fire at migrant detention centre

As many as 30 people may have died at the facility, which was holding migrants mostly from Ethiopia.

The woman with HIV helping others have a ‘good death’

In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone.

Bata explosion: Equatorial Guinea blasts kill 31

Officials say badly stored dynamite at a military base and stubble burning caused the explosions.

Senegal protests: The country is ‘on the verge of an apocalypse’

A top official gives a stark warning after at least five people die in anti-government protests.

Senegal protests: Teenager killed in clashes after Ousmane Sonko’s arrest

Five people are now known to have died after protests over opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's arrest.

Ghana sink Uganda to win fourth African Under-20 title

Ghana celebrates independence day by beating Uganda 2-0 in Nouakchott on Saturday to win their first African Under-20 championship title in 10 years.

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz beats Israel Adesanya as Amanda Nunes wins again

UFC light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz sees off middleweight challenger Israel Adesanya at UFC 259, where Amanda Nunes also wins again.

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz beats Israel Adesanya as Amanda Nunes wins again

UFC light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz sees off middleweight challenger Israel Adesanya at UFC 259, where Amanda Nunes also wins again.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: ‘We’re the government and we know what you’re doing’

The BBC's Girmay Gebru recounts his experience of being detained in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Coming 2 America: ‘The first black fairytale’ revisited

Actress Nomzamo Mbatha on the importance of Coming 2 America "celebrating blackness" on screen.