Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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DR Congo confirms first case of Ebola in highly-populated city of Goma
The WHO chief has said this could be a 'game-changer' due to the population density
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DR Congo boycotts its own aid conference
DR Congo has boycotted a UN donor conference seeking to raise $1.7bn for the country
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DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations
Ebola outbreak: Experimental vaccinations begin in DR Congo
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DR Congo attack kills Italian Ambassador
Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio was travelling north of Goma in a UN convoy
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DR Congo appeals to the UN
We'll hear from the DR Congo's newly appointed Foreign Minister
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DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire
President Félix Tshisekedi and President Paul Kagame call for an "immediate ceasefire"
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Dozens of Nigerian Army Officers Killed
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents kill dozens of soldiers in a military base attack
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Dozens of Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali
Mali’s military government accused the troops of being mercenaries
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Dozens more African migrants drown near the coast of Yemen
More than a hundred and fifty African migrants forced to swim ashore.
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Dozens killed in twin Mali attacks
Twin attacks on an army base in Timbuktu and central Mali leave dozens of soldiers dead
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Dozens Killed In Nigeria's Benue and Taraba States
More than 80 people have been killed in violence between herders and settled farmers
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Dozens killed in DR Congo jailbreak
Attempted jail break from largest prison in DR Congo’s capital causes 129 deaths,
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Dozens killed in Chad gold mine landslide
More victims might still be trapped in the debris at the illegal mine
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Dozens killed in Algeria wildfires
More than 100 fires have been reported across 17 Algerian provinces
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Dozens arrested in South Africa over looting
Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades
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Donors pledge $1.8 billion to Sudan
Sudan's Finance Minister Ibrahim Elbadawi explains how the money will be distributed
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Does Somalia still need a UN mission?
In an unexpected move Somalia's government requests an end to U.N. political mission.
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Does an Ecowas court ruling on police brutality on protestors in Nigeria go far enough?
Ecowas court rules Nigeria violated rights during anti-police demonstrations.
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Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent
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Do Sahel countries still want French troops on their soil?
France President Macros calls for meeting with Sahel nations' leaders
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Djibouti launches a crackdown on migrants
Djibouti has launched a large-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees
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Did Trump tarrifs shape China-Africa trade deal?
As US increased tariffs to some African countries, China removed them
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Did the 'tuna bond' scandal change Mozambique?
Mozambique's former finance minister found guilty in a two billion dollar scandal
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Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?
Allegations that energy giant Shell ignored warnings about a clean-up operation.
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Did Kenyan authorities use technology to silence Gen Z protestors?
Amnesty accuses Kenyan authorities of using technology to silence young protestors
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Diane Rwigara: Rwanda government critic acquitted
A court has acquitted Ms Rwigara and her mother of inciting insurrection and forgery
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Diabetes cases soar in South Africa
The number of South African adults with diabetes has soared to 4.5 million, says report
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Devastating wildfires in Algeria and Tunisia
Algeria battles to contain devastating forest fires that have spread to Tunisia
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Devastating impact of cocaine on Cape Verde
BBC Africa Eye: How some sailors were tricked into smuggling cocaine to Cape Verde
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Devastating fires and cataclysmic storms pummel parts of South Africa
Devastating fires and cataclysmic storms pummel parts of South Africa