International News - An African Perspective
From The BBC
'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.
The Nigerian pastors who went to US for Trump inauguration The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelicalism.
Libyan police chief arrested in Italy for alleged war crimes - reports Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.
The Muslim group that doesn't fast or perform daily prayers The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.
Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government Venâncio Mondlane tells the BBC the conditions under which he is prepared to join the government.
Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial Tanzania's president says she is "confident" the country will "overcome" the highly infectious Marburg.
Zulu king's first wife fails to halt third marriage King Misuzulu is embroiled in a row over whether a planned marriage to a new wife can go ahead.
Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last' The last functioning hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has come under constant bombardment.
Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.
Amazigh New Year and vodún cheer: Africa's top shots A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.
Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.
The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.
How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.
The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.
'She's my life': A mother's mission to help Nigerians with cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria.
Kane's advice helping Cameroon's Nkoudou thrive Finishing tips from Harry Kane are helping Cameroon winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in front of goal in the Saudi Pro League.
Marathon great Kipchoge to race London in April Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April.
CHAN 2024 delay welcomed by three co-hosts The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Tearful Jabeur overcomes breathing problems to win Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.
Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.
Song named Central African Republic head coach Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.
What will 'ambitious' Chelle bring to Nigeria job? Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?
The Premier League star who became a golf pro Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.
'I had never seen anyone die before' - Adebayor on Togo bus attack Former Premier League striker Emmanuel Adebayor says the gun attack on the Togo team 15 years ago has made "a huge difference" in his life.
'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya' East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.
Africa's capoeira kids Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.
Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.
Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.
Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.
Watch: BBC sees 'complete devastation' in Mayotte BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.
Pastor Tobi Adeboyega: 'I came to the UK at 25, I lost track of time' Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church