UN court hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

South African lawyers present their case on the first day of a hearing at the UN's top court.

Mozambique storms: How to cyclone-proof your life

Mozambicans learn to build stronger houses as climate change brings bigger and deadlier storms.

Somalia conflict: UN helicopter and passengers seized by al-Shabab

Eight passengers and its crew are being held in territory controlled by al-Shabab, local sources say.

Tiwa Savage files police complaint with Nigerian police against Davido

The Nigerian star alleges the Grammy nominee artist has threatened her - he has not yet responded.

Gloria Maya Musu-Scott: Liberia’s ex-chief justice sentenced to life for murder

She was convicted, along with three other women, of stabbing to death her niece at her home.

What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak breaks cooking record in Ghana cook-a-thon

Politicians and celebrities have backed Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak's attempt to break the world record.

Afcon 2023: Opta predict who will win tournament in Ivory Coast

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Saturday and BBC Sport have worked with Opta to look at who might be crowned champions.

TB Joshua’s daughter: Tortured after standing up to ‘Daddy’

The first person to blow the whistle on the abuse at the megapastor's church was his young daughter.

Nigeria ivory: Elephant tusks worth $11m destroyed

Nigeria has become a hub for illegal ivory sales, with tusks smuggled in from all over the continent.