Africa

Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.

The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".

Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital.

The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.

A host of political figures had been invited to attend a conference on democracy by the opposition.

The ban follows months of escalating diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Sudan.

Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.

A power struggle within Tigray's ruling party raises the prospect of a resumption of civil war.

A power struggle within Tigray's ruling party raises the prospect of a resumption of civil war.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

The BBC speaks to multiple sources who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.

At least 17 soldiers from Malawi and South Africa have been killed in DR Congo.

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

Zimbabwe's leader faces a backlash from key allies over efforts to extend his time in office.

From injury-hit journeyman to Champions League goal machine - BBC Sport charts the rise of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy.

South African Patrice Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o voted on to Caf's executive committee.

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heartbreaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar.

Endowed with minerals but losing ground to rebels, the Congolese government wants to boost security.