From Syria to Sudan: The nightmare followed me

Kareem thought he had found safety but his life was then engulfed in violence once more.

Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks.

Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

South African pantsula dance ‘saved my life’

Meet Lerato Motsepe of the Soweto Skeleton Movers. She talks about how she expresses herself through dance.

Kenyan farmer: ‘I’m afraid that elephants will kill me’

Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food.

Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

Alaweya Reshwan died at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart.

Victor Osimhen: Napoli star the latest African scoring success in Italy

As Victor Osimhen overtakes George Weah’s goals record, BBC Sport Africa looks at other Africans who have been a hit in Serie A.

Kenya: Wild lion Loonkiito, ‘one of the world’s oldest’, killed

"Symbol of resilience" Loonkiito was killed after preying on livestock in a Kenyan village on Wednesday.

Netflix series about Cleopatra sparks controversy

A Netflix docudrama series has sparked controversy over the skin-tone of the lead actress.

South Africa says US ambassador apologised for alleging country supplied arms to Russia

Reuben Brigety alleged a Russian ship was loaded with ammunition and weapons in Cape Town last year.