Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

Papa Massata Diack fights back over his corruption conviction in France

Papa Massata Diack, son of the former IAAF president Lamine, challenges French authorities over his conviction for corruption.

How Mali’s coup affects the fight against jihadists

Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants - what difference will the coup make?

Mozambique: Why did these men shoot a naked woman dead?

The BBC and human rights researchers examined a video of a killing in northern Mozambique.

Cameroon soldiers jailed for killing women and children

Cameroon initially dismissed the film of two women and two children being shot as "fake news".

Jawar Mohammed: Top Ethiopia opposition figure ‘proud’ of terror charge

Jawar Mohammed did not admit guilt in court but accused the government of targeting opponents.

Jawar Mohammed: Top Ethiopia opposition figure ‘proud’ of terror charge

Jawar Mohammed did not admit guilt in court but accused the government of targeting opponents.

Botswana: Mystery elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria

Toxins made by algae in water holes caused 330 elephant deaths in Botswana earlier this year.

Lagos Inferno: The blast that destroyed a Nigerian girl’s school

An explosion in Lagos, Nigeria killed 23 people and destroyed a girls’ boarding school. But what caused it?