Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.

A Spaniard and two Ethiopians were shot dead during the conflict in northern Ethiopia, MSF says.

Burna Boy, one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, says he didn't want his sound to be "in one box".

Aged 19, Marten became a disciple of a notorious preacher who allegedly controlled and raped women.

In 2017, Spanish engineer Pablo Bergasa began an unusual hobby: to design a new incubator for use in African hospitals. Eight years on, he has sent 200 of his machines around the world, and he estimates they have saved the lives of 5,000 babies. Pablo’s incubator costs just a small proportion of the price of a regular machine and can run on a battery and a bottle of water. Plus Myra Anubi hears about how a simple but ingenious plastic sheet is saving women from dying after giving birth.

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Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.

Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.

A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.

Nigeria win Group B at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Algeria finish second after the two sides play out a goalless draw in Casablanca.

Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

Tony Holliday, who lives in Cumbria, needed operations after his quad bike crashed while on holiday.

The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.

Morocco and Zambia both seal 1-0 wins to secure passage to the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Dee Flower, from Bexhill, is a guest at a gala on Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.

More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".

Across the world, there’s often a stigma when it comes to men discussing their emotions. “We’re taught here as men that a man shouldn’t cry,” says Kholekile, who chairs the ManKind Project, a support group for men in South Africa. Across the world, there’s often a stigma when it comes to men discussing their emotions. “We’re taught here as men that a man shouldn’t cry,” says Kholekile, who chairs the ManKind Project, a support group for men in South Africa. This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from BBC OS Conversations, bringing together people from around the world to discuss how major news stories are affecting their lives.