BBC Africa

As bans on elephant ivory are tightened, poachers are killing hippos for their teeth, experts warn.

Ethiopia's civil war has left tens of thousands, including large numbers of children, malnourished.

Three Kenyan athletes are banned for a collective period of eight years after breaking anti-doping rules.

Doyin Okupe is running Peter Obi's presidential bid, which could suffer following this judgement.

Demonstrators, who are against a recent deal signed with the military, tried to reach the presidency.

After a slow start to the 2022 World Cup, Africa delivered its best ever result at the tournament in Qatar.

The BBC goes to Rwanda as a court rules on the UK's plan to send asylum seekers there.

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa wins leadership of governing ANC, despite corruption allegations.

Nigeria and Benin submit a joint bid to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, with Zambia also interested in staging the finals.

South Africa's president needs to convince a frustrated public that his party can fix problems.

The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister.

Africa will win the World Cup 'within 15-20 years' says Morocco coach Walid Regragui, who has come closer than any coach to delivering that long-held aim.

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party.

Only 8.8% of eligible voters took part in parliamentary elections largely boycotted by the opposition.

As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia region.

Hundreds of dogs and their owners came together for the 4th annual Lagos Dog Carnival.

Tshala Muana was known for both her voice and sexy dancing which led to calls for her to be banned.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is disrupted during the opening speech of the ANC party conference.

Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure as he opens the ANC conference where he is running for a new term.