Carolissen eyes 'bigger picture' for darts in Africa

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

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How a commander's defection led to a massacre in Sudan

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in Al Sherifa.

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Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique

The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.

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Another deadly crush in Nigeria at event offering free food

In the third such incident this week, at least 22 people were killed in a rush for free food at a charity event.

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Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

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Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

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'Traumatised' Rohr wants Libya sanctioned

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is "dangerous and unsafe" for international football matches to be played in Libya.

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The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy

Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

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Rolling hills are now barren: BBC sees destruction in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Thousands are still missing after the cyclone hit the territory, with residents facing shortages of food and water.

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Macron lands in cyclone-hit Mayotte bringing food and health aid

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

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Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guinea

He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and his bank accounts and property have been seized.

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Ghana's Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT bill

The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.

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Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte as curfew brought in

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

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Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens

The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.

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SA all out for 64 as England secure dominant Test win

England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

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How Lookman went from 'failure' to Africa's best

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

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Dozens in Mozambique killed by 'intense' cyclone

The Mozambican authorities have called Chido "one of the most intense storms ever recorded".

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DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals

The tech giant says it works hard to mitigate risks and make sure its supply chain is clean.

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Sensitive data leaked after Namibia ransomware hack

Stolen files are said to include personal data belonging to ministries and top government officials.

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Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist

Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.

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