The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in

Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt

The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher visits Khartoum days after the city was recaptured by Sudan's government forces.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.

President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.

The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments.

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar speaks to the BBC about the deportation of Nigerians from the US.

People are fleeing the continuing fighting in DRC across the river to neighbouring Burundi.

Explosions during a rally held by a rebel group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured around 60 others.

Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

Footage shows people believed to be escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma, as M23 rebels enter the Congolese city.

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.

Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.

Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church

Thomas Naadi explains how casting a ballot works in Ghana's presidential elections.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.