International News - An African Perspective
From The BBC
Riffs, rage and racers: Africa's top shots A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Tanzanian priest - and government critic - brutally attacked The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.
Kenyan MP shot dead in 'targeted' attack in Nairobi The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.
DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila's immunity He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.
Why the trees behind shea butter beauty cream are under threat One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.
Missing South African police officers found dead in river after six days It is unclear how they died - the police had referred to a possible kidnapping but now suggest an accident.
Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five years Gen Assimi Goïta, who has seized power twice, had previously promised to hold elections.
How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.
'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters The BBC exposes the members of the security forces who fired on protesters at Kenya’s parliament last year.
'Double patriarchy': doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.
From prized artworks to bullet shells: how war devastated Sudan's museums Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.
UK border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a Nigerian mystery The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.
'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.
Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor? Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.
South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.
Will the next pope be from Africa? Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.
Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.
Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.
Assefa sets women's record as Sawe wins men's race Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa surges to victory in a world record for a women's only field in the London Marathon with Kenya's Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race.
Ngetich sets 10km world record for women-only race Agnes Ngetich sets a new 10km world record as she becomes the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race.
Kipyegon targets first women's sub-four minute mile Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.
Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.
Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.
Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa? The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.
Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.
Dozens dead in floods in DR Congo capital Desperate residents have been fleeing floodwaters by wading or paddling to safety in homemade canoes.
'What I learned from a failed travel world record attempt' Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt
Meet the football grannies of Africa Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.
Adesina: Africa can't rely on benevolence of others The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty shaped his world views.
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