BBC Africa

Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn.

A US envoy says the US is aware of Eritrean troops crossing into Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse and his squad give Keita Balde support after the winger's World Cup hopes are hit by a doping ban.

South Africa will bid to stage the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup, hoping to bring the event to Africa for the first time.

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

Some say a threat to ban the Nyege Nyege festival actually boosted ticket sales.

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters.

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.

Morocco's Ines Laklalech beats Meghan MacLaren in a play-off to win the Ladies Open de France and make history.

Nigeria's football federation elections have been postponed after the country's High Court issued an injunction against the polls.

Roger Federer's impact on both tennis and the African continent is hailed after the Swiss announced his impending retirement.

While some mourn the monarch many in South Africa see her as a symbol of colonial exploitation.

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has spoken to the BBC's Anne Soy on the impact Queen Elizabeth II had on Africa.

Men are being forced to join the army, which has been aiding neighbouring Ethiopia fight rebel forces.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

The Texan funk band have reimagined the songs of Ali Farka Touré, in collaboration with his son.

Silas Katompa Mvumpa receives his first DR Congo call-up 15 months after admitting he was playing under a false identity.

In his first major speech, William Ruto takes the politically risky move of ending a petrol subsidy.

Tanzanians were astonished to see the establishment candidate lose and the president hand over power.

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi says shutting out negative criticism of his game has helped his growth at Everton.