East Africa drought: Why is it happening?

Ben Rich explains what is causing the repeated failed rainy seasons in the region and the impact of climate change.

Proscovia Peace: How netball has provided meaning to Uganda captain’s life

Uganda captain Proscovia Peace on how netball helped her through her struggles in life, including being poisoned.

Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years.

Nigerian child killed in ‘bullet-proof’ charm test

The 12-year-old was shot dead after a healer had given him a protective charm, police say.

Eliud Kipchoge: Kenyan world record holder can go faster ‘in near future’

Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge believes he can still go faster, despite setting a world record in Berlin last month.

Burkina Faso coup: Who is new leader Ibrahim Traoré?

Burkina Faso has a new leadership, after members of the army overthrew the government.

John Mikel Obi: Choosing Chelsea over United was ‘best decision of my life’

Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi says moving to Stamford Bridge instead of Manchester United was the "best decision of my life".

Aluu 4: Ten years from the lynching that shocked Nigeria

Little has changed 10 years after the mob killing of four students that shocked Nigeria.

Olympic Games 2036: Bidders Egypt say ‘it is time for Africa’

Egypt's Olympic authorities, who will bid for the 2036 Games, say it is 'time for Africa' to stage the event for the first time.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso’s new military ruler

Capt Ibrahim Traoré is the latest young officer to seize power in France's former colonies in Africa.