Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers

Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine.

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Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues

Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.

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Rebecca Cheptegei: ‘An inspiration to girls in her community'

Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.

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How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in the west of England

Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.

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Anguish as dozens die in Senegal shipwreck

At least 26 migrants die after their boat bound for Spain's Canary Islands sinks mere miles from home.

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Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state

Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.

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Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies

Rebecca Cheptegei died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her as she returned home from church.

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African para-sport at crossroads after Paris 2024 haul

Para-sport in Africa faces several challenges over the next cycle after a marginally improved medal haul at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

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Ethiopia hits out at Egypt as Nile dam row escalates

The countries exchange angry words over the project amid concerns about worsening relations.

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Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20

Dozens were wounded in the attack which a doctors' union is blaming on the paramilitary RSF.

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Ethiopia warns against invasion amid regional tensions

PM Abiy Ahmed says anyone planning an attack should "think 10 times", touting Ethiopia's defensive abilities.

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Sudan rejects UN call for peace force to protect civilians

The UN says that "harrowing" human rights violations have been committed during the civil war.

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South Africa edge out All Blacks to close in on title

South Africa fight back to beat New Zealand and close in on the Rugby Championship title after the fourth of six rounds.

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Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya

Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school.

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I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.

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Napoli and Galatasaray confirm Osimhen loan deal

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli.

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Why elections are a bitter pill for many Algerians to swallow

With the military wielding enormous influence over politics, many doubt elections will bring change.

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Paris to honour Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriend

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol and set alight.

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German official suggests Rwanda scheme using UK facilities

Germany could use housing funded by the UK to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda, official suggests.

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Meet Mauritius' 'Wonder Woman' hoping for Paralympic gold

Meet Noemi Alphonse, the wheelchair racer looking to create history for Mauritius at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

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