BBC Africa

How a series of heartbreaks has inspired Senegal's coach, who has become a sex symbol after his touch-line antics.

BBC Amharic's Tibebeselassie Tigabu explains the dramatic political changes which could see an end to one of Africa's bloodiest conflicts.

When Livey Van Wyk found out she was HIV positive she was 17 and pregnant. She was treated like an outcast, but she went on to become a leader in her community.

The ship is caught in the middle of a diplomatic row, so it's been unable to do rescue operations.

Nigerian artist Kareem Waris Olamilekan is inspired by Arinze and Michelangelo.

These Senegalese fans have brought the party to the World Cup in Russia, with vibrant colours, energetic music and passion.

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to find "criminals" behind attack at his rally.

For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.

Gambling is a multi-million dollar business in Kenya, but there are more losers than winners, writes Anthony Wanjiru.

A look at the work of acclaimed South African photographer David Goldblatt, who has died aged 87.

A Ghana businessman is turning waste plastic into a business opportunity.

BBC Africa Eye analyses clips from social media showing violence and torture amid a separatist rebellion.

The parents of Sudanese teenager Noura Hussein speak for the first time about her alleged rape and death sentence.

How one schoolgirl juggles school, dancing, playing musical instruments and DJing.

PM Abiy Ahmed was whisked away by guards at the event attended by thousands in Addis Ababa.

The former tennis champion says his Central African Republic passport is genuine, but officials say it's fake.

The US-Senegalese singer announced plans to build a new city with his own crytocurrency at the centre.

The BBC's Gavin Lee sails with the crew of a ship accused by Italy of encouraging illegal migration.

Rob Smart was driven from his farm under Robert Mugabe's rule and has now been allowed back by the Zimbabwean government.

Ahmed Musa scores both goals as Nigeria beat World Cup debutants Iceland to leave Group D intriguingly poised.