The Nigerian pastors who went to US for Trump inauguration

The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelicalism.

Libyan police chief arrested in Italy for alleged war crimes – reports

Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.

Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.

History-maker Ngamba eyes world title shot

Cindy Ngamba, who will make her professional debut in London on 7 March, hopes to land a world title shot within a year.

Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival’s government

Venâncio Mondlane tells the BBC the conditions under which he is prepared to join the government.

The Muslim group that doesn’t fast or perform daily prayers

The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.

The Muslim group that doesn’t fast or perform daily prayers

The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.

The Muslim group that doesn’t fast or perform daily prayers

The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.

Zulu king’s first wife fails to halt third marriage

King Misuzulu is embroiled in a row over whether a planned marriage to a new wife can go ahead.

Zulu king’s first wife fails to halt third marriage

King Misuzulu is embroiled in a row over whether a planned marriage to a new wife can go ahead.