Nigeria offers free Caesareans to poorer women
The lack of access to C-sections is seen as a reason behind Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate.
No plans to expand African Women’s Champions League
Financial limitations mean there are no immediate plans to change the format of the eight-team Women's Champions League in Africa.
No plans to expand African Women’s Champions League
Financial limitations mean there are no immediate plans to change the format of the eight-team Women's Champions League in Africa.
Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans – president
The new president tells the BBC thousands of illegal Zimbabweans should be given temporary permits.
Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans – president
The new president tells the BBC thousands of illegal Zimbabweans should be given temporary permits.
South Africa’s radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?
South Africa’s radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?