Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.

Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

BBC Sport sits down with Manchester United forward Melvine Malard to discuss her incredible journey from the island of Reunion to the present day.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Yvonne Ford died four months after contracting the fatal disease when she was scratched by a puppy.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.