BBC World Service - Focus on Africa

Are placenta practices changing in Africa?

Interest in placenta-based wellness products is increasing

South Africa says it spent nearly $18 million to transport and accommodate immigrants

With Ebola deaths in the DRC passing 2,000, we ask what's driving the surge now

Ahead of Zambia's vote on August 13, we look at the role of music to sway voters

BBC has seen evidence suggesting a South African detective was killed by special forces

The country is producing some of the world's top supermodels

Liberian-flagged ship attacked in Hormuz amid growing shipping security fears.

An exclusive chat with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of next week’s polls.

Over 70 Moroccan migrants have died crossing into Spain’s territory of Ceuta

As Zambia heads to the polls we chat with main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile