BBC Africa News Headlines

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say.

Discarded everyday objects remain after people fled Wednesday's deadly crush in Ibadan in panic.

Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers.

The BBC hears how roofs flew off homes as people sheltered inside in the cyclone-hit French territory.

With one year to go until the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, what can we expect when the finals return to Morocco?

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is "dangerous and unsafe" for international football matches to be played in Libya.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.

Monaco condemn racist abuse of defender Wilfried Singo after the collision that left PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a facial injury.

BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda are crowned Africa's best footballers at the Caf Awards in Marrakesh.

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's match-winner Amad Diallo was the only player to have freedom and fearlessness in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

Through her work, Dola Posh shares her story to help other new mothers deal with complex feelings.

Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.