Zimbabwe controversially flies elephants abroad

Up to 30 young elephants have been flown to another country, believed to be China.

Egypt protests: The unlikely man behind rare anti-government protests

A businessman turned actor who spurred hundreds to protest in Egypt speaks to the BBC.

Eritrea teens found in UK after illegal travel

It is thought the teenagers from east Africa were found in the city in recent weeks.

Eritrea teens found in UK after illegal travel

It is thought the teenagers from east Africa were found in the city in recent weeks.

Libya coach Jalal Damja quits as technical staff sacked

Libya coach Jalal Damja quits as technical staff sacked following elimination from African Nations Championship by Tunisia.

Hamburg’s former refugee Bakery Jatta gets Gambia call-up

Hamburg's former refugee Bakery Jatta is named in a provisional squad for The Gambia's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.

South Sudan biggest movers in Fifa world rankings

South Sudan are globally the joint-biggest movers on the latest Fifa world rankings jumping up 11 places.

‘Milestone’ in polio eradication achieved

The last case of a key form of polio was seen four years ago - but another is still circulating.

The African-Italians who want to send migrants home

The migration of Africans to Italy has inflamed politics in the country and complicated life for black Italians.

The African-Italians who want to send migrants home

The migration of Africans to Italy has inflamed politics in the country and complicated life for black Italians.