The road could breathe new life into West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas.

South Africa's left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba on her journey to international success, World Cup heartbreak and representing more than just a cricket team.

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

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega tells the BBC: "There is no deportation order."

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

The move follows reports of a jihadist attack said to have killed 91 soldiers and 50 civilians.

The men's and women's African Footballer of the Year will be crowned on Monday - but who do you think should win each award?

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

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

Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability.

Morocco will host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for a third time in a row as the qualifying draw for the 2026 finals is announced.

Ethiopia's deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict.

Tammy Beaumont's unbeaten 65 helps England win a rain-affected third one-day international in Potchefstroom, and seal a 2-1 series win.

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

Supporters of John Mahama allegedly attacked some state institutions and looted properties.

There’s nothing quite like going to see a new film in the cinema; the big screen, surround sound, buckets of popcorn and collective gasps from the audience. But the film industry has experienced a number of setbacks in recent years, including the pandemic, competition from streaming, and Hollywood strikes.

Annabel Rackham, a BBC culture reporter, talks us though whether cinema in the United States, and elsewhere, is bouncing back, and how mega hits like Wicked and Gladiator 2 are helping.

We also speak to Mr C, a film critic from Nigeria who now lives in the UK, about how cinema is faring in Nigeria. And Adam Chowdhury from the What in the World team quizzes Hannah on some (pretty surprising) film-related Guinness World Records.

Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Adam Chowdhury and Mora Morrison Editor: Verity Wilde

In July, South Africa unveiled a new coalition government, after the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its majority in May's elections.

The coalition was welcomed by the business community who said it would ensure economic stability.

So what's happened since? And will any optimism last?

We hear about a reduction in power cuts - also known as loadshedding - and positivity on the stock market, as well as young people who are looking forward to the future.

Produced and presented by Rob Young

(Image: A worker connects a diesel generator to supply power to a sports complex during loadshedding in Frankfort, South Africa, in June 2023)