Secret ‘sky island’ rainforest saved by new discoveries

Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.

Africa’s richest man says he doesn’t own a home outside Nigeria

Aliko Dangote says he only owns two houses, so he can use his wealth to build his businesses in Nigeria.

Gambia’s parliament rejects bill to allow FGM

Human rights groups had urged MPs to block the bill, introduced after pressure from Muslim clerics.

Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro football final

"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu.

‘Serial killer’ arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro football final

"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu.

Kagame seeks fourth term as Rwandan president

The leader of the East African country has won over 90% of the vote in all the elections he has run in.

Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.