Namibia: Man named after Adolf Hitler wins local election

He usually calls himself Adolf Uunona and insists he has no plans for world domination.

Is Africa overtaking the Middle East as the new jihadist battleground?

As 300 UK troops arrive in Mali, the BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the role of Islamist militants across Africa.

Abbas Abubakar Abbas: Bahraini says Nigeria ‘struggles to handle’ its athletic talent

Nigeria-born Bahraini athlete Abbas Abubakar Abbas says Nigeria does not 'know how to handle' its young athletics talent.

Alieu Kosiah: Liberian ex-commander faces war crimes trial

Alieu Kosiah, 45, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and a host of other crimes.

Ethiopian Jews flown to Israel in latest operation

Israel's PM speaks of tears in his eyes as he welcomes the group, the first of an expected wave.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: ‘How the conflict made my uncle a refugee in Sudan’

A BBC reporter's relative fled to neighbouring Sudan by foot and boat, losing his shoes on the way.

South Africa’s lottery probed as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 drawn and 20 win

Twenty ticketholders win in South Africa after the unusual sequence, sparking claims of fraud.

Dele Aiyenugba: Nigerian stopper says European clubs ‘don’t trust’ African keepers

Former Nigeria stopper Dele Aiyenugba says European clubs 'don't trust' black keepers but things are improving.

Ethiopia and UN ‘reach Tigray aid deal’

Food and medicines are said to be running out for millions of people in the conflict-torn region.

Ethiopia and UN ‘reach Tigray aid deal’

Food and medicines are said to be running out for millions of people in the conflict-torn region.