BBC Africa

From humble origins, Reginald Mengi built a business and media empire known throughout East Africa.

Athletics South Africa (ASA) says it is "reeling in shock" after Caster Semenya lost a landmark case against athletics' governing body.

The quality of life may have improved for many, but huge inequalities remain.

How the growth in making leather from fish skins could help the fashion industry reduce its environmental impact.

Brighton defender Gaetan Bong - a key member of the side promoted to the Premier League - signs a new one-year contract.

Nigerian student Zainab Aliyu had been facing charges of drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia.

Tanzania's Nigerian coach Emmanuel Amuneke includes 15-year-old Kelvin John Pius in his initial 39-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The BBC's Mohanad Hashim reflects on returning to Sudan after 23 years to cover the historic protests.

Caster Semenya loses her appeal against new rules from athletics' governing body restricting testosterone levels in female runners.

Inequality is a big issue in South Africa's elections - how bad is it?

BBC Arabic found videos of bodies being desecrated by fighters loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar.

Sexual violence is widespread in DR Congo, but a new movement is trying to tackle the problem.

Why a West African boy ran away from his village in Togo to live in the Arctic in the 1960s.

Caster Semenya is challenging a rule to restrict the level of testosterone permitted in female runners in a case about athletes with differences of sexual development.

A profile of South Africa's leader, who hopes to consolidate power in his own right in May's elections.

He has turned his EFF into a displaced force that wants to transform South Africa.

"Change is uncomfortable but we need it," says South Africa's first black official opposition leader.

The protests that began against proposed fee hikes grew into calls for free higher education for all.

Lebo Diseko reports as rain continues to hamper aid efforts in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth.

The Saudi authorities accused her of trafficking 2,000 packs of Tramadol, which she denied.