BBC Africa

How the Grenfell Tower tragedy sent shockwaves around the world.

Unrest has gripped Cameroon's English-speaking regions for two years.

The Nigerian forward talks about roommates, his proudest moments, and even throws a few dance moves.

Many scoff at paternity leave in Nigeria but lifestyles are changing.

Cutting-edge tech is examining ancient manuscripts for earlier texts written below the surface.

A Kenyan nurse says a charge on migrant workers is forcing families like his to split up.

One of Europe's biggest dance festivals is shining a spotlight on the diversity of modern African music.

The new coalition government has been outlining its immigration policies.

Three quarter-final appearances but not much else - BBC Sport looks at just how far an African team is from winning the World Cup.

The UN said it was impossible to tell who was carrying out the attacks with so many militias around.

England's losing run continues as South Africa launch an astonishing fightback to win the first Test at Ellis Park

Zimbabwe retain the regional Cosafa Cup after scoring a dramatic, late equaliser to take the final into extra time, eventually beating Zambia 4-2.

Manchester City striker Olanrewaju Kayode completes a permanent move to Shakhtar Donetsk for an undisclosed fee.

The US suffers a rare casualty in Somalia, where its forces help local troops fight jihadists.

International Criminal Court upholds Jean-Pierre Bemba's appeal against his war crimes conviction.

Andrej Kramaric scores the winning goal as Croatia fight back to beat Senegal 2-1 in their final World Cup warm-up game

Kwesi Nyantakyi was filmed apparently accepting $65,000 in cash by an undercover reporter.

Nigeria’s Gen Sani Abacha died of a heart attack in June 1998.

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's comments on US TV have people asking if chivalry is sexist.

Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo is found guilty of the rape of a minor in Sweden and will be deported after spending two years eight months in jail.