Life expectancy in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, increased by 19 years (from 46 to 65) from 2000 to 2019 - mostly due to reductions in mortality from HIV, TB and malaria, and declines in childhood diseases. What does this very rapid demographic change mean for governments, policy planners and ordinary people now living so much longer? Will overstretched health and social protection services be able to cope with the demands that come with longer lives - rapidly increasing non-communicable diseases and dementia, and caring for a growing elderly population? Leah Malekano and Ruth Evans ask how we can ensure there is 'life' in those additional years in one of the most aid-dependent countries in the world.

Algeria, Egypt and Morocco remain on track to reach the 2026 World Cup but Sudan's unlikely bid to qualify suffers a setback.

Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are fading after a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe leaves them six points behind group leaders South Africa.

The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia.

The two countries are on opposite sides in the war in their giant neighbour, DR Congo.

Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

In 2015 Goodluck Jonathan became the first Nigerian president to concede election defeat. It allowed the transfer of power to the opposition party in Africa's biggest democracy - a country that had hitherto experienced vote-rigging and violence.

His special adviser on media and publicity Dr Reuben Abati tells Josephine McDermott about the moment when the president phoned his opponent Muhammadu Bahari to congratulate him on winning the election.

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(Photo: President Goodluck Jonathan and Gen Muhammadu Buhari before the 2015 election. Credit: Getty Images)

Thomas Partey nets twice as Ghana strengthen their bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup, while Ivory Coast return to the top of their qualifying group.

Priver Ngonyani has been blind since birth but he has coached Tanzanian football club Mfaranyaki City for a decade.

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told.

A Sudanese general said Chad's airports were legitimate targets because they were used to supply weapons.

Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting during Ramadan.

Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting.

A look behind the scenes of the Ethiopian cafe which has become a hub for the community in Reading.

A mother explains why she - and 77% of the country’s women - have used dangerous creams.

No group has claimed responsibility, but an official said the attack followed a pattern of raids by Islamist militant group al-Shabab.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.

Ebrahim Rasool arrives home to a jubilant crowd after being declared unwelcome in the United States.

Some locals find they cannot compete with those holidaying from the diaspora who are nicknamed I Just Got Back.

Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.