Sudan crisis: 40 bodies pulled from Nile, opposition says

The opposition says 100 people have been killed by a paramilitary unit, with 40 found dumped in the river.

The return of Sudan’s feared ‘Janjaweed’

The BBC's Fergal Keane looks at the Janjaweed's history for signs Sudan's protests would turn deadly.

Former Nigerian dictator’s £210m seized from Jersey account

Millions of pounds laundered by Sani Abacha have been recovered by Jersey and the United States.

Africa Cup of Nations: Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Comoros’ case

The Court of Arbitration of Sport dismisses a case brought by Comoros over Cameroon's participation at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ethiopia religious anger over US gay tour plan

Ethiopian church groups are angry a US-based gay tourist operator plans to visit religious sites.

Tanzania’s President Magufuli shops with basket after plastic bag ban

John Magufuli's defiance of Tanzanian convention is likely to help stamp out the use of plastic bags.

Cricket World Cup: Dale Steyn ruled out of tournament by injury

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a shoulder injury.

A women-only trekking adventure in the Atlas Mountains

The Travel Show's Cat Moh meets Berber women who share their life experiences with her.

A women-only trekking adventure in the Atlas Mountains

The Travel Show's Cat Moh meets Berber women who share their life experiences with her.

‘There is no word for Down’s syndrome in my language’

Elly Kitaly discovered there was no adequate word for Down's syndrome in her language.