Lesotho MP demands huge parts of South Africa

Lesotho is a small mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by its much larger neighbour.

Gay Ugandan asks ‘Where will I go?’ as secret shelters under threat

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.

Raila Odinga: ‘Today was supposed to be a peaceful demonstration’

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has been speaking to the BBC following anti-government protests in the country.

Gambian football chief reveals American dream as Scorpions target 2026 World Cup

President of The Gambia Football Federation reveals American dream as Scorpions target World Cup following Afcon debut.

Angélique Kidjo says the Grammys ‘need diversity’

"We are working on it," says the star, who sits on the awards' board of trustees.

Searching for my roots in an Algerian cemetery

Journalist Maher Mezahi visits his family graveyard and reflects on its impact on his identity.

Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

Walid Regragui: Morocco must end 47-year Afcon wait before they can be world ‘kings’

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says Africa Cup of Nations win must come first before the Atlas Lions look to conquer the world.

Kenya’s Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

The attack on Uhuru Kenyatta's farm appears to be in retaliation for opposition protests.

Tunisia migrants: At least 29 die off coast

The sub-Saharan African migrants were trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Italy.