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Ghana was once the shining star of Africa, with the fastest-growing economy in the world in 2019. But in 2022, it all came crashing down.

Hospital worker Fred Leparan attempted to sell a baby boy to an undercover BBC reporter.

Zimbabwe's 'forgotten' first black cricketer Henry Olonga felt 'hated' for 20 years after risking his life with a protest against Robert Mugabe.

Mame Diene and Woppa Diallo are the first duo to win the prestigious Caine Prize for African writing.

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

It is thought to be the largest number of people ever to arrive in the Spanish archipelago in one go.

An emotional memorial is held for the 368 migrants, mainly from Eritrea, who died 10 years ago.

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.

Patrick Herminie denies the allegations, saying the case is a "political show" to taint his image.

Lawyers representing Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o issue a statement denying he has been notified of legal proceedings against him.

Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease.

Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.

All privately owned orphanages and children's homes will be abolished, the social protection minister says.

It's time Napoli realises the importance of relationships and how to give back to the men who wrote their history, writes BBC Sport columnist Mina Rzouki.

Around 50 ambulances sent to the facility, with people being treated for asphyxiation and burns.

Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.

More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.

South Africa are on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a bonus-point victory over Tonga.