What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?
The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon – in pictures
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.
‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – one student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – one student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".
Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".
Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun
Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.