The long-serving London nurse who ran for Ghana

Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent almost 50 years working for the NHS.

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'If I were president of Senegal'

While Senegal prepares for the upcoming presidential elections one school in Dakar went ahead and held its very own elections.

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Heatwave shuts schools and cuts power in South Sudan

Authorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C (113F).

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Africa Live: Tinubu orders manhunt for killers of soldiers in Delta

President Tinubu vows justice for 16 soldiers killed while on a peace mission in Delta state last week - and more

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The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

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Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US

In a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.

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Major fire destroys prestigious Egypt film set

Flames spread throughout the Al-Ahram Studio in Giza with three surrounding buildings evacuated.

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No amapiano from me, says Nigeria's Simi

The singer on life in the US with husband Adekunle Gold and what to expect from her newest album.

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Kenyan job hunters rejected over pregnancy, HIV tests

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says the medical tests were necessary for the tax enforcement work.

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Nigerian king and philosopher dies aged 81

"Peaceful" and "listening" monarch Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun dies after two years on the throne.

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Senegal opposition leaders freed ahead of delayed poll

Despite spending months in prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is one of the favourites in this month's election.

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'If I were president of Senegal'

While Senegal prepares for the upcoming presidential elections one school in Dakar went ahead and held its very own elections.

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Is hosting the African Games worth it for Ghana?

Ghana is spending almost $250m hosting the African Games, and the country's outlay amid a time of economic turmoil has brought scrutiny.

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Nigerian woman speaks of slavery and rape in UK

Rose describes the exploitation and sexual violence she faced after escaping a "life of hell".

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Zuma - the political wildcard in South Africa's poll

The disgraced ex-president has ditched the ANC, spelling danger for the party that ended apartheid.

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Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims

The 11 violated the Ramadan fast in northern Kano state, where Sharia operates alongside secular law.

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Ghana's opposition drone plan during poll sparks row

The electoral body is against an opposition plan to use drones near polling stations in December.

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Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South Africa

An Egyptian suspect has been arrested as police try to determine a motive for the stabbings.

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Cameroon embroiled in new age-cheating scandal

A Cameroonian club defends Wilfried Nathan Doualla after the midfielder was accused of age cheating.

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Tropical storm Filipo to bring more heavy rain

After making landfall over Mozambique, Filipo looks set to bring more rain over the coming days. Sarah Keith-Lucas takes a closer look.

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Burundian club out of BAL over Rwanda protest

A Burundian club are withdrawn from a continental tournament after refusing to wear a jersey with the 'Visit Rwanda' logo on it.

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Schoolboy recounts daring escape from Nigerian kidnap gang

Musa Garba was one of more than 280 abducted last week, but he managed slip away from his captors.

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Africa Live: Criticism as Nigerian state names airport after Tinubu

The Nigerian president is expected to commission the remodelled Minna airport on Monday - and more.

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Nigeria pauses controversial expatriate tax

The levy, imposed last week, has been met with widespread condemnation from the private sector.

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Cameroon's Ngannou 'not done' with boxing after loss

MMA fighter Francis Ngannou says he intends to continue in boxing despite a heavy loss to Anthony Joshua on Friday.

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From Cameroon to handcuffs to Olympic hopeful

Boxer Cindy Ngamba tells BBC Sport about her journey from Cameroon to England and the challenges she has faced in trying to earn a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Joshua v Ngannou - big-fight predictions

As Francis Ngannou aims to derail Anthony Joshua's plans of recapturing a world title, BBC Sport asks the boxing world for their predictions.

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The African documentaries lighting up the Oscars

For the first time, two African documentary feature films are up for an Oscar.

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What is the future of the African Games?

As the 13th African Games begin in Ghana, BBC Sport Africa speaks to stars and key figures about the event’s potentially uncertain future.

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Pride sign Banda in second-biggest women's transfer

Zambia forward Barbra Banda joins Orlando Pride for £581,000 - the second-most expensive women's transfer in history.

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Mother charged over missing South African girl, 6

Kelly Smith appears in court on trafficking charges following the disappearance of her six-year-old.

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Zimbabwe condemns fresh US sanctions as 'coercive'

The country is demanding that the US lifts the new measures against President Mnangagwa and others.

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Zanzibar bans music star over 'inappropriate' show

Officials objected to a performance which featured sexually explicit language and gestures.

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Dozens of women feared abducted by Nigeria jihadists

Some 200 displaced people were collecting firewood outside their camp when they were attacked, residents say.

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The first Arab woman with two Oscar nominations

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania has received her second Oscar nomination.

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South Africa police question four over missing girl

Police say arrests are on the cards, following the six-year-old's disappearance on 19 February.

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Mr Ibu - the man who made Africa laugh

Nigerian comic actor John Okafor could make people erupt into laughter without even opening his mouth.

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'Underground king' Ngannou confident of beating Joshua

Francis Ngannou says he is confident of beating Anthony Joshua because he is the "underground king".

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UK government defeated in Lords over Rwanda bill

Peers back five changes to the draft law aiming to revive the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme.

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US slaps fresh sanctions on Zimbabwe leaders

Washington says the new tariffs on President Mnangagwa and other officials are more targeted.

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Ghana finance ministry warns against anti-LGBT bill

The ministry urges the president not to sign the draconian bill over fears the World Bank could cut funding.

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South African navy joins search for missing girl, 6

The young girl went missing from her home in an informal settlement near Cape Town two weeks ago.

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Mystery of giant star sand dunes solved

Scientists collected radioactive sand grains in the dark to understand when they formed.

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Africa Live: Nigeria tightens security as food theft continues

There have been increased cases of attacks on warehouses to steal food items - and more.

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The tree-planting mayor of Freetown

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has faced challenges in her climate change mission but won over many women.

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Burkina Faso says 170 dead in village 'executions'

Prosecutors appeal for witnesses as army warns of rising risk of 'large-scale attacks' by militants.

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Tributes as Nigerian actor Mr Ibu dies aged 62

John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades.

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Displaced Cameroonian singer on the 'power of our voice'

Mr Leo's new album Good Vibes is coming out in March and he will be singing in three languages.

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Peseiro leaves Nigeria role as contract ends

Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro announces his departure, despite guiding the Super Eagles to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

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Inside Africa’s biggest mosque

The Djamaa el Djazaïr mosque is Africa's largest mosque and the third largest in the world.

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Moroccan IS militants sentenced to death in Somalia

The men will be executed by a firing squad if their appeal against the sentence fails.

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UK to pay at least £370m to Rwanda for asylum deal

The figure, which covers a five-year period, is revealed in a report by the government's spending watchdog.

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Power cut to Ghana’s parliament over $1.8m debt

The outage interrupted a debate on the president's State of the Nation speech before a generator kicked in.

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Generosity of strangers stuns struggling Nigerian mother

A woman featured on a BBC video struggling to feed her children is overwhelmed by the help she has received.

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South African student shot dead by stray bullet

The student was in a passing bus when a gunman killed two men in a car in Johannesburg, police say.

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Opposition leader killed in Chad shootout

A prosecutor confirms that Yaya Dillo died in an exchange of heavy gunfire with security forces.

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Cost of living: ‘There is nothing in the fridge’

Cameroonians are grappling with a fuel price hike as well as soaring food costs.

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Several killed in attack on security HQ in Chad

The assault comes hours after Chad announced a date for presidential elections.

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Ex-Guinea opposition leader named prime minister

Mamadou Oury Bah, who is due to set up a new government, says he will work to alleviate hardships.

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Six arrested over murder of South African rapper AKA

The shooting dead of the performer and his friend at a restaurant last year shocked South Africans.

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'My mother’s body was left by smugglers in the desert'

Those escaping Sudan’s conflict have been turning to people smugglers, with deadly consequences.

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Dozens die after bus falls off bridge in Mali

Malians and citizens from other regions in West Africa are said to be among the victims.

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Italian family seized by jihadists in Mali freed

A Jehovah's Witness couple and their son are released following their abduction in May 2022.

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Rhino poaching on the rise in South Africa

Nearly 500 were killed in 2023 with hunters moving away from previous poaching hotspots.

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Why Nigeria's economy is in such a mess

Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to nationwide protests.

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Dozens killed during prayers at Burkina Faso mosque

The authorities say it happened on the same day that churchgoers were killed during morning mass.

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Mauritius blocks cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.

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Africa Live: Africa's largest mosque opens in Algeria

The massive mosque is spread across 70 acres and can hold up to 120,000 worshippers - and more.

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At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.

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Surge in patriotism as Namibia president laid to rest

A huge crowd attends Hage Geingob's funeral following his death at the age of 82 from cancer.

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SA's ANC pitches for votes as majority threatened

President Ramaphosa says the government "will do better" as other parties eat away at its support.

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France expels 'radical' Tunisian imam for flag slur

Immigration reforms have made it easier for the French government to forcibly remove foreign residents.

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Senegal's president agrees to step down in April

Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the elections has thrown Senegal into political turmoil.

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Thousands mourn marathon star destined for greatness

People pay their respects at the funeral of world record holder Kelvin Kiptum who died at 24.

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Trumpets, turtles and talons: Africa's top shots

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Ghana's Black Queens wait on unpaid bonuses

Ghana's women's football team will be paid the bonuses they are due before Friday's Olympic Games qualifier, an official confirms.

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South Africa's parliament impeaches top judge

This historic move will see John Hlophe removed as the leading judge in Western Cape province.

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Cyber-attack hits Malawi's immigration service

President Lazarus Chakwera says the government will not give in to the hackers' ransom demand.

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Libyan government says militias to leave Tripoli

Armed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes.

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The sacrifices key to Kenya's late marathon legend

Kelvin Kiptum is to be buried in his village in Kenyan where his family remember what made him special.

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South Africa boosts welfare grants ahead of May poll

The governing ANC is expected to face its toughest election since it took power 30 years ago.

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The awful conditions that cattle are kept in on ships

The stench from a vessel loaded with cattle which engulfed Cape Town has drawn attention to a wider issue.

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Tanzania's Ramadhani Brothers win AGT: Fantasy League

Known for their daring head-balancing routines, the duo take home $250,000 in prize money.

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Lion kills zookeeper at Nigerian university

The veterinarian technologist had been taking care of the university's lions for nine years.

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Guinea's military junta dissolves government

Ministers in the dissolved government have been ordered to surrender their passports.

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How Russia has rebranded Wagner in Africa

Russia has taken the mercenary group into its intelligence services, using it to destabilise Africa.

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Cape Town stink blamed on cattle ship

A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say.

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Senegalese man convicted over UK migrant deaths

Four people drowned when an overcrowded dinghy steered by Ibrahima Bah began to sink on a crossing.

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African Union bans trade in donkey skin

Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent.

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Africa Live: Snakes used to terrorise Nigeria kidnap victims

Some victims are taken to snake-infested areas to make them raise ransoms - and more.

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African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

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Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.

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Conjoined twins given days to live are proving world wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.

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South Africa cricket great Procter dies aged 77

Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say.

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West Africa’s Michelin-starred cuisine wows London

African fine dining is often overlooked, but now restaurants are getting their just deserts.

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AU chief urges more action on Africa instability

War in Sudan and instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo are priorities for the bloc's summit.

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Thousands march in Senegal demanding election date

Protesters say the vote must go ahead after President Macky Sall's bid to delay it was overturned in court.

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Will Africa Union ban the export of donkey meat?

The quest to stop the slaughter of working donkeys, as demand grows for a traditional remedy made from their skin.

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Senegal election delay ruled unlawful

The Constitutional Court annuls President Macky Sall's decree moving this month's vote to December.

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Seychelles drops opposition leader's witchcraft case

Patrick Herminie, who wants to run for the presidency, says the case was politically motivated.

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