- 'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
- South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun
Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.
- Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
- Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
- Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
- 1,100 Kenyan workers face lay off as Meta ends contract with Sama
After years of criticism and lawsuits, Meta is ending a major contract with the Kenyan outsourcing company Sama. The move will see more than 1,100 people lose their jobs, Sama said in a statement.
- "Sub-Saharan Africa resilient, despite mounting global shocks" - Abebe Selassie
Sub-Saharan African economies have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of repeated global shocks, according to Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF.
- Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head reveals
The consequences are already being felt through rising energy costs, with Birol warning of “two big problems”: soaring prices and dwindling availability of key petroleum products.
- Centuries-old Gabonese animist tradition to protect the coastline
Worshippers presented offerings to the spirits of the sea off the coast of Pointe-Denis on Sunday.
- Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs
Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs