Zimbabwe’s scaled-back Christmas celebrations

Zimbabweans have had to scale back their seasonal celebrations as the economic crisis worsens.

Italy circumcision kills toddler, with one man charged

The two-year old's brother is recovering in hospital after also undergoing the procedure near Rome.

Celtic: Karamoko Dembele targets first-team after signing full-time professional deal

Karamoko Dembele sets his sights on the Celtic first-team after signing his first full-time professional contract with the Scottish champions.

Celtic: Karamoko Dembele targets first-team after signing full-time professional deal

Karamoko Dembele sets his sights on the Celtic first-team after signing his first full-time professional contract with the Scottish champions.

Giving birth in a traditional Maasai hut in Kenya

How one hospital in Kenya is improving maternity access for Maasai women.

Giving birth in a traditional Maasai hut in Kenya

How one hospital in Kenya is improving maternity access for Maasai women.

Instagram 👍 2018: Rihanna spots Lagos dancers – and more African hits

In 2018, Instagram has become an increasingly important way for Africans to make and share news.

The Spiderman of Paris: What happened next?

Mamadou Gassama saved a boy dangling from a Paris balcony. But what happened when the media moved on?

Christmas: African children on how they plan to celebrate

BBC Africa finds out how children from across the continent will be celebrating Christmas 2018.

Petition to stop deportation of Otis Bolamu to DR Congo

Otis Bolamu is due to be deported back to the DR Congo, where friends say his life is in "severe danger".