BBC Africa

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

Young protesters in Morocco are protesting against corruption and for better health and education.

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.

The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.

Worshippers had gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning for the annual St Mary celebration.

Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a prime suspect in the murder of more than 40 women, escaped from custody over a year ago.

Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.

Demonstrations continue for a fourth day, with protesters demanding better social services and less corruption.

US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.

Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa's individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.

"It feels good to be an inspiration," double Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci tells the BBC.

All boxing activities in Ghana are suspended following the death of super-middleweight Ernest Akushey 11 days after a bout in Accra.

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.