Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

Somaliland rejects Somalia offer of key port to US

The breakaway republic argues Berbera port and airbase are not Somalia's to give away.

Guinea’s ex-military ruler pardoned over stadium massacre

Moussa Dadis Camara, pardoned on health grounds, was less than a year into a 20-year sentence.

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring South Sudan rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring South Sudan rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racism

Ebrahim Rasool, who was accused of "race-baiting" by the US, speaks to the BBC in one of his first interviews since his expulsion.

Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigation

Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigation

Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief

It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.