BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's match-winner Amad Diallo was the only player to have freedom and fearlessness in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they will allow free movement, as regional bloc meets to discuss their withdrawal.

There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido.

The road from Abidjan to Lagos could breathe new life into West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas.

Through her work, Dola Posh shares her story to help other new mothers deal with complex feelings.

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega tells the BBC: "There is no deportation order."

Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church

The move follows reports of a jihadist attack said to have killed 91 soldiers and 50 civilians.

Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 grand prix, the country's President Paul Kagame says.

The men's and women's African Footballer of the Year will be crowned on Monday - but who do you think should win each award?

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability.

Morocco will host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for a third time in a row as the qualifying draw for the 2026 finals is announced.

Ethiopia's deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict.

Two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard says he is unsure about his future at Leicester, but adds he is relishing playing under Michael Cheika.

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup - BBC Sport takes a look at how the tournament will work.