French MPs back return of looted African artefacts

MPs voted to return to Senegal and Benin prized artefacts that were looted during colonial times.

Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of boys freed, local authorities say

The authorities say more than 300 are on their way home but it is unclear if all have been freed.

Ivory: Elephant decline revealed by shipwreck cargo

A forensic examination of the cargo reveals the devastation of populations caused by the trade.

Meet South Africa’s record-breaking skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes

South Africa's record-breaking skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes on what putting his sport into the Olympics will mean for the continent.

Nigeria’s Katsina school abduction: Boko Haram shows video ‘of seized boys’

Footage appears to show jihadists guarding the boys, one of whom is made to issue demands.

Tunisia’s revolution: ‘Cage man’ Wadih Jalasi remembers start of Arab Spring

Wadih Jalasi became known as "cage man" during the Arab Spring, after a photo of him went viral.

David Rudisha: Yet to decide on Tokyo Olympics

Kenya's David Rudisha admits he is yet to decide whether he will defend his 800 metres Olympic title in Tokyo next year.

Arab Spring: 10 moments, 10 years on

On the 10 year anniversary of the Arab Spring, the BBC looks at 10 defining moments of the movement.

Hotel Rwanda ‘hero’ sues Greek airline for ‘aiding kidnap’

The man depicted in the Hollywood film is in prison in Rwanda awaiting trial on terrorism charges.

Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks

Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month.