Dundee-born Lesley Lokko has spent the last two years planning the world's biggest architecture festival.

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.

South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.

Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.

Bodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges.

Mounting evidence seen by the BBC suggests that medical facilities are being targeted by both sides.

Mayar Sherif says people told her it was “impossible” to be Egyptian and good at tennis.

The private Russian military group could be using African states to procure mines and other weapons.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

The London hotel-owner was shot by a sniper, while his wife starved to death in their house.

A clampdown on student visas means many Nigerian students won't be allowed to come to the UK with their families.

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.

The Freetown landmark was a symbol of liberty for early settlers and appeared on banknotes.

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

Kenyan caddy Virginia Karemi Njeri says she was 'desperate' when she took up a career in golf but the sport has turned her life around.

A YouTuber who advises Nigerians on coming to the UK says some students are motivated by work not study.

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

For the first time since conflict erupted there appears to be relative peace in Sudan's capital.

Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".

The announcement comes days before official statistics are expected to show record migration levels.