International News - An African Perspective
From The BBC
How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.
More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation "I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25 South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops Climate change, poor rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing and crop pests are to blame, say experts.
Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife In the footage widely shared in South Africa, King Misuzulu threatens to physically assault his wife and accuses her of cheating.
UK triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
'They said it isn't real': Ebola rumours fuel attacks on health workers False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.
Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya? More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.
Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and Julien Alfred runs a stunning 200m.
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.
How football has helped immigrants make a home in the US Football is the common bond for the immigrants and refugees who play matches in a Maine park, and has helped them develop a sense of community in a foreign land.
Egypt receive a warm welcome home Watch as the Egyptian football team return to a hero's welcome from their fans.
Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.
Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.
'Honoured and grateful' - Morocco fan reflects on World Cup Morocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.
Ebola misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workers BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.
Morocco presser disrupted by fighting journalists Watch the bizarre moment Morocco's press conference was disrupted by two journalists arguing, leading to a very perplexed-looking Brahim Diaz.
The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.
Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice' Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".
Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroics BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.
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