Organ harvesting: Trafficked for his kidney and now forced into hiding

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The inside story of the Nigerian market trader whose case exposed illegal organ removal in the UK.

Egypt’s husband and wife squash champions

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World number one Ali Farag explains how his wife, fellow player Nour El Tayeb, and daughter inspire his performances.

Hundreds of Sudanese stranded at Egypt border

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Hundreds of Sudanese are stuck at the border with Egypt, after the country reversed an exemption allowing women, children and elderly men to cross freely without a visa.

Zimbabwe’s obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

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George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

Sierra Leone election results: Julius Maada Bio leading Samura Kamara

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The first set of results shows the incumbent has 56% of the votes cast - he needs 55% for victory.

Sudan conflict: Army outnumbered on Khartoum’s streets

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Rival forces have a stronger presence in the capital, despite the fact that the army is much bigger.

Jose Peseiro: Fans to decide fate of Nigeria head coach

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The head of the country's football federation reveals supporters will get a say on whether Jose Peseiro keeps his job.

Zambian President Hichilema’s $6bn debt deal hailed as ‘historic’

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The country, which defaulted in 2020, has been engaged in protracted talks over its repayments.

Asamoah Gyan: The hip life and magic numbers of a Ghana legend

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Following his decision to retire, BBC Sport Africa looks back at the highs and lows of the Ghana legend's memorable career on and off the pitch.

Hundreds of migrants rescued off Canary Islands

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At least 227 migrants were saved on Thursday, Spain's officials say, a day after a deadly shipwreck.