Mohammed Morsi: A turbulent presidency cut short by the army

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Mohammed Morsi was Egypt's first democratically elected president before being overthrown in 2013.

Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial

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Mohammed Morsi, the Islamist leader ousted by the army in 2013, dies after collapsing in a courtroom.

Nigeria suicide blast kills 30 at video hall in Borno

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Bombers detonate devices outside a hall where people gather to watch football and films, killing 30.

Eritrea’s seizure of Roman Catholic Church properties criticised

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The Roman Catholic Church says its health centres have been closed down in the one-party state.

Africa Cup of Nations: Mohamed Salah helps Egypt win warm-up match

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Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt warm up with a 3-1 win over fellow qualifiers Guinea as Morocco lose second consecutive friendly.

Prescription drugs sold illegally in Uganda

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The BBC has uncovered evidence that prescription drugs have been taken out of circulation by health workers and sold on illegally.

Letter from Africa: ‘Sudan’s revolutionaries offline but not silenced’

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The internet has been shut down but pro-democracy protesters are finding ways to fight back.

Ousted Sudan leader Bashir makes first appearance since coup

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Wearing a traditional white robe, Omar al-Bashir was taken from jail to the prosecutor's office.

South African teens attempt Cape-to-Cairo in homemade plane

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It will take six weeks to cover the 12,000km route in a four-seater they assembled in three weeks.

World Cup 2019: Nigeria on ‘changing mentality’ of women’s football in Africa

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Nigeria players Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala on their personal struggles, inspirations and responsibilities going into this summer's World Cup.