Cambridge University college hands back looted cockerel to Nigeria

A ceremony was held at a Cambridge college to mark the official transfer of ownership.

No snow, no sponsors: The Gambian with Winter Olympic dreams

Meet Amadou Krubally, the Gambian bidding to become his country's first Winter Olympian in 100 days' time.

Sudan coup: Why the army is gambling with the future

The generals fear they are at risk if civilian rule demands accountability, argues Alex de Waal.

Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.

Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family’s anger over UK army ‘cover-up’

In an interview with the BBC, her sister questions why the killer is still at large.

Africa Cup of Nations: Former players hail Cameroon stadia

Former internationals Joseph-Antoine Bell and El Hadji Diouf praise Cameroon's stadia for January's Africa Cup of Nations.

Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial.

Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war – coup leader

Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety."

SA cricketer De Kock refuses to take knee

Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee.

Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi’s parents living in Libya

Ramadan Abedi and his wife Samia Tabbal are under surveillance by Libyan authorities, the BBC confirms.