The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

The ruling party's Daniel Chapo is confirmed as the winner of the disputed presidential election.

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local […]

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.

In the third such incident this week, at least 22 people were killed in a rush for free food at a charity event.

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers.

The BBC hears how roofs flew off homes as people sheltered inside in the cyclone-hit French territory.

With one year to go until the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, what can we expect when the finals return to Morocco?

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is "dangerous and unsafe" for international football matches to be played in Libya.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

Monaco condemn racist abuse of defender Wilfried Singo after the collision that left PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a facial injury.

BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda are crowned Africa's best footballers at the Caf Awards in Marrakesh.

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's match-winner Amad Diallo was the only player to have freedom and fearlessness in Sunday's Manchester […]

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

Through her work, Dola Posh shares her story to help other new mothers deal with complex feelings.

Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.