Ancient Egyptian ‘Green Coffin’ returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

Senegal MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye

The two male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure.

Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala.

Refugee trauma: ‘Even when they get help, it’s too late’

Members of Bristol's Somali community say those fleeing trauma need more mental health support

Malawi suspends school opening over deadly cholera outbreak

The outbreak of cholera has killed almost 600 people and is worsening with the rainy season.

Adaeze Efobi: Nigeria’s qualified nurse turned taekwondo instructor

Adaeze Efobi could head to the Olympics to represent Nigeria in taekwondo but not just as a competitor - she hopes to inspire on and off the mat.

The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man

A hospital told Sulemana he was 9ft 6in, but nurses couldn't be sure - so the BBC went to find out.

Deadly crush during New Year festivities in Uganda

A number of children are among the victims of the crowd surge at a shopping centre, police say.

How a British boxing champ returned to his Ghanaian roots on an English chicken farm

From Ghana to Britain, boxing to chicken farming - the story of Francis Ampofo's success.

Pele in Africa: The man, the myth, the legend

The first black football icon had a huge impact in Africa and his trips to the continent were full of drama.