Africa Live this week: 12-19 September 2022

South Africa police 'hot on heels' of suspects in gay imam killingpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February

The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.

What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?published at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebelspublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February

Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapsepublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africapublished at 12:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February

He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinctionpublished at 02:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advancepublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 15 February

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

Young chef of the year enjoys British ingredientspublished at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 15 February

Ash Valenzuela-Heeger came to the UK from South Africa and now runs Riverine Rabbit with her wife.

'My wife fears sex, I fear death' - impacts of the USAID freezepublished at 02:56 Greenwich Mean Time 15 February

Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.

DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavupublished at 00:01 Greenwich Mean Time 15 February

The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.

Fraud case against ex-Ghana FA boss dropped after five yearspublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

A fraud and corruption case against Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association, is dropped after a complex five-year legal battle.

Ancient Egyptian mummies still smell nice, study findspublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

Researchers find nine mummies they examined all smelled "woody", "spicy" and "sweet".

Nigeria angered after military chief denied Canada entry published at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

The chief of defence staff was among those who were prevented from travelling to an official event.

Liberian president suspends hundreds of officials over asset declaration failurepublished at 11:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

Over 450 officials are off work without pay for failing to disclose their assets.

The 'baby Olympian' and the pregnancy that stunned the world published at 09:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

Piercings and prayers: Africa's top shotspublished at 08:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

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

DR Congo singer killed filming music video in war-torn Gomapublished at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his critical songs, died after releasing a track condemning the city's rebel occupation.

US to have seat at Chagos talks, says Mauritian PMpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February

Navin Ramgoolam says the acceptance of a US presence shows he is willing to find common ground.

'No obstacles' to Russian Red Sea base - Sudanpublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February

The status of the naval base deal has been unclear since war broke out in Sudan in 2023.

Is it checkmate for South Africa after Trump threats?published at 01:35 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February

The US president is ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over its domestic and foreign policy.

Live Reporting