South Africa’s wilting vineyards

The severe drought in South Africa's Western Cape is hitting winemakers hard.

Burkina Faso attack: French embassy targeted in Ouagadougou

Twin attacks, also targeting army headquarters, leave eight security personnel dead.

Wrong patient given brain surgery in Kenya

Staff at a Kenyan hospital suspended after reports a brain surgery was performed on the wrong patient.

Africa’s week in pictures: 24 February – 1 March 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

‘My hero is a bald referee’

Why one Liberian boy was very happy to receive a yellow card from his football hero.

Dapchi kidnappings: ‘They were pretending they would help us’

Fatima was there when her best friend was abducted by Boko Haram, along with more than 100 other girls.

Insulting Egyptian security forces is high treason, says Sisi

The president vows to protect the army and police from defamation, in an apparent warning to the media.

South Africa’s Steven Pienaar retires from football

South Africa's Steven Pienaar announces he is retiring from football at the age of 35.

France youth international Mouez Hassen opts for Tunisia

Nice goalkeeper Mouez Hassen has opted to play international football for Tunisia rather than France, his country of birth.

Dapchi kidnappings: Nigeria families’ heartbreak and despair

The BBC meets the families and friends waiting for news of the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram.