1. How a commander's defection led to a massacre in Sudanpublished at 00:49 Greenwich Mean Time

    Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in Al Sherifa.

    Read More
  2. Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique published at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December

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

    Read More
  3. Another deadly crush in Nigeria at event offering free foodpublished at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December

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

    Read More
  4. Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seaspublished at 00:39 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December

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

    Read More
  5. Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club published at 09:47 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December

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

    Read More
  6. Suspected 'witchdoctors' arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia's presidentpublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

    The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say.

    Read More
  7. How offer of free food led to deadly crush at Nigerian Christmas fairpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

    Discarded everyday objects remain after people fled Wednesday's deadly crush in Ibadan in panic.

    Read More
  8. Kenya's Ruto embraces rivals to shore up supportpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

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

    Read More
  9. 'I'd rather die than leave my mum': Survivors describe Mayotte cyclone horrorpublished at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

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

    Read More
  10. What can we expect at Afcon 2025 with one year to go?published at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

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

    Read More
  11. Liberian speaker denies links to parliament firepublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

    Jonathan Fonati Koffa insists he is innocent after being questioned by police.

    Read More
  12. 'Traumatised' Rohr wants Libya sanctionedpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

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

    Read More
  13. Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa's top shotspublished at 07:57 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

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

    Read More
  14. The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversypublished at 06:28 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December

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

    Read More
  15. Mystery outbreak in DR Congo likely caused by malariapublished at 19:07 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December

    Most of those infected have tested positive for malaria but other factors could still be at play.

    Read More
  16. Dozens of children killed in crush at Nigerian Christmas funfairpublished at 18:28 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December

    The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush.

    Read More
  17. Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby salespublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December

    Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.

    Read More
  18. Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guineapublished at 12:48 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December

    He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and his bank accounts and property have been seized.

    Read More
  19. Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament firepublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December

    A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.

    Read More
  20. Ghana's Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT billpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December

    The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.

    Read More