How healthcare is helping regrow Madagascar’s rainforest

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A former logger is leading her community to help regrow Madagascar’s rainforest by swapping tree seeds for healthcare.

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.