There’s growing concern about cybercrimes like romance scams and sextortion targeting victims around the world. Hiding behind fake or hacked accounts, fraudsters bombard their targets with messages in the hope of extracting money or compromising personal information.

In Nigeria, these operations are often honed in dedicated training academies. Known as Hustle Kingdoms, they help con artists stay up-to-date with the most effective techniques for carrying out digital fraud. BBC Trending explores how these schools operate - both in person and on social media - to train the next generation of scammers.

Presenter/producer: Dan Hardoon Additional reporting: Chigozie Ohaka Editor: Flora Carmichael

"Shrapnel and stray ammunition are falling on my neighbourhood," a doctor tells the BBC.

A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.

Football's world governing body suspends Congo-Brazzaville from internationals because of third-party interference in the affairs of the country's FA.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says Sean Strickland's insults will not affect him before their bout at UFC 312.

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

Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.

Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.

President Lazarus Chakwera says the withdrawal will pave the way for peace negotiations.

Ancient Sudan: Enduring Heritage opened at Portsmouth Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday.

The BBC speaks to people around the world who will be affected if Donald Trump shuts the US's main overseas aid agency.

Is there any evidence that having a female leader actually changes a country? Do women make better politicians - or is it all based on stereotypes?

Women make up less than 7% of world leaders, and last year in 2024 the number of women in parliament globally fell. However, Mexico, Namibia and North Macedonia all elected their first female presidents, and as more women get elected to the top jobs, there’s an ongoing debate about whether female leaders do things differently to men.

Laura Garcia from BBC Mundo breaks down some common misconceptions about women in power with a game of true or false.

We also hear from Professor Rosie Campbell from the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King’s College London, about why it’s so hard to draw conclusions about the effects of female lawmakers.

Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy, Benita Barden and Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

Ed Butler travels to Kantamanto market in Accra, Ghana.

15 million used garments arrive in Ghana every week from all over the world - most ends up at Kantamanto but a lot can't be sold because it's in poor condition. That ends up as landfill.

Just weeks after Ed’s visit, a disastrous fire raised it to the ground, so he’s been back in touch with some of the vendors he spoke to as they try and get the market, and their livelihoods, up and running again.

Produced and presented by Ed Butler

Rome's decision to release Osama Almasri Najim drew condemnation from Italian opposition parties, NGOs and the ICC.

There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.

Willy Mignon is remembered as a "fighter" who pioneering a whole new dance style.

As M23 rebels entered Goma and the city was plunged into chaos, female prisoners were attacked, the UN says.

The fire is said to have broken out in a nearby house and spread to the school while the children were asleep.

The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.

The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.