Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.

The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.

Alleged victims of the former teacher had flown to South Africa for an extradition hearing that was called off.

Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.

A court hears Prof Alan Wilson and Neil Oakman died instantly when their plane plunged in Namibia.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

In October 1987, one of Africa's most radical leaders, Captain Thomas Sankara, was gunned down in a coup in Burkina Faso. His overthrow was orchestrated by his old friend, Blaise Compaore.

Thomas Sankara's brother, Paul, spoke to Alex Last in 2013.

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Driss El Jabli of Moroccan side Maghreb Fez scores a Puskas Award contender, as his sensational rabona goal earns his side a 1-0 win over Wydad AC in the Botola Pro 1 league - the top flight of Moroccan club football.

Becky Chaplain, an occupational therapist, is now helping burns patients in West Africa.