How orphaned migrant from Gambia found new family

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

Mendys of the match: An 11 like no other

With three Mendys - Edouard, Benjamin and Nampalys - in the Premier League, BBC Sport Africa has managed to create a whole team.

Auschwitz historian offers to serve Nigerian boy’s sentence

Polish historian says he will serve part of the jail term of a boy, 13, convicted of blasphemy in Nigeria.

‘I want to teach Congolese people what art is’

Dina Ekanga is a Congolese 'nail' artist who was inspired by the Nkisi Nkondi sculptures of the Kongo people.

Haile Gebrselassie: ‘It was the ‘Leg of God’

Athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie explains how he was assisted by the ‘Leg of God’.

Haile Gebrselassie: ‘It was the ‘Leg of God’

Athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie explains how he was assisted by the ‘Leg of God’.

Mali coup: Bah Ndaw sworn in as civilian leader

The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.

Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal

Magawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.

Africa’s week in pictures: 18 – 24 September 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Coronavirus corruption in Kenya: Officials and businesspeople targeted

Millions of dollars meant for buying Covid-19 medical supplies are alleged to have been misused.