Buya Turay: Sierra Leone’s ‘runaway groom’ buoyed by Swedish return

Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay insists Sweden's top flight league is of a high standard after returning to Scandinavia.

WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia

Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials say.

The terrors of Kenya’s school arson epidemic

The BBC talks to students whose schools have been set on fire in a spate of recent attacks.

Uganda’s president sorry for son Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s threat to invade Kenya

Uganda's leader embarks on a damage-control exercise after a series of bizarre tweets by his son.

East Africa drought: Why is it happening?

Ben Rich explains what is causing the repeated failed rainy seasons in the region and the impact of climate change.

Proscovia Peace: How netball has provided meaning to Uganda captain’s life

Uganda captain Proscovia Peace on how netball helped her through her struggles in life, including being poisoned.

Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years.

Nigerian child killed in ‘bullet-proof’ charm test

The 12-year-old was shot dead after a healer had given him a protective charm, police say.