Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?

The number of migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic from West Africa rises sharply

• 28 mins

Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?

Malawi's influential Catholic church has criticised President Chakwera’s leadership.

• 32 mins

A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?

Armed groups have agreed to leave Libya's capital, Tripoli

• 31 mins

Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana's parliament passes a bill that further restricts the rights of LGBTQ people.

• 34 mins

Chad: What's going on and what next?

An opposition leader in Chad is killed. What next as the country prepares for elections?

• 35 mins

Calls for a war crimes court in Liberia

Two civil wars have taken place in Liberia and there is still no war crimes tribunal

• 31 mins

Why has Kenya become part of the trafficking route to South Africa?

Kenya is becoming a transit route for illegal migrants heading to South Africa, says IOM

• 23 mins

Will Kenyan police be deployed to Haiti?

Violence and a legal challenge hold up Kenya's peacekeeping mission to Haiti

• 28 mins

Will sanctions against Zimbabwe's leader work?

The US accuses Zimbabwe's leader of corruption and imposes sanctions on him and his wife

• 28 mins

Can African women's pay gap be bridged?

Can women in Africa achieve the same opportunities as men in the workforce?

• 29 mins

Why do child abductions keep happening in Nigeria?

Almost three hundred school children have been kidnapped in Nigeria

• 28 mins

How the recruitment of a Ugandan national to Myanmar turned into a nightmare.

A Ugandan national shares his personal story with us after being trafficked to Myanmar

• 33 mins

Why are Congolese refugees protesting in Rwanda?

Congolese nationals who live in refugee camps in Rwanda have been protesting

• 26 mins

Health workers in Kenya go on strike

Health workers in Kenya go on an indefinite strike despite a ban by a Labour Court

• 31 mins

Will the Rwandan elections be free and fair?

A court in Rwanda finds an opposition leader ineligible to run in July's elections

• 33 mins

Why were Malawian women abused in Oman?

Dozens of Malawians working in Oman as domestic workers have suffered abuse

• 26 mins

Kidnapped in Nigeria: A personal testimony

Another 100 people kidnapped in Nigeria. We hear from a young woman who was abducted.

• 32 mins

Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise

Senegal's President Macky Sall won’t apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.

• 27 mins

Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence

The BBC uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.

• 36 mins

Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?

Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.

• 27 mins

Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?

Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military

• 33 mins

Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

• 32 mins

What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?

Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?

• 30 mins

The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation

Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation

• 32 mins

Why has Togo changed its constitution?

Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition

• 32 mins

‘Please see our humanity’ A transwoman on her fight for safety and dignity

Marking International Transgender Day: We hear from a transwoman who fled Nigeria

• 34 mins

Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?

Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes

• 32 mins

How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings

South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries

• 27 mins

Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'

Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds

• 31 mins

Is Ghana allowing child marriages?

Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana

• 37 mins

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

• 30 mins

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

• 30 mins

Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?

Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.

• 27 mins

The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan

Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians

• 26 mins

Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election

South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.

• 28 mins

How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?

Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.

• 27 mins

France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?

An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.

• 32 mins

Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?

Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election

• 30 mins

Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?

Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.

• 26 mins

A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?

A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis

• 27 mins

What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?

Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.

• 27 mins

What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?

Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.

• 38 mins

What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?

The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

• 32 mins

Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?

African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent

• 34 mins

Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?

The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations

• 31 mins

Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?

Human Rights Watch alleges the killing of more than 220 civilians by Burkina Faso's army

• 31 mins