The UK's maritime monitor has reported at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".

Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Prof Dumbor Ngaage helped halve recovery time for cardiac patients at Hull's hospitals.

Kofi Offeh, who describes himself as King Atehene, has been deported to Ghana.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.