Worshippers had gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning for the annual St Mary celebration.

Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a prime suspect in the murder of more than 40 women, escaped from custody over a year ago.

Demonstrations continue for a fourth day, with protesters demanding better social services and less corruption.

Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.

US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.

Joseph Kabila is accused of supporting the M23, but he denies having any involvement with the rebel group.

The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.

Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffer a setback after Fifa imposes a 3-0 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifier.

The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is among several sporting greats who have invested in E1 Series, a globe-trotting powerboat racing competition about to land in Africa.

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan's 46.4%.

Etosha National Park is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 diverse mammal species.

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa's individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.

Recruitment materials, travel documents, and job offer letters were seized during the raid.