Lava Flows from Piton de la Fournaise Volcano on Reunion Island
Tourists and locals have gathered on Reunion Island to witness lava flowing from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, which has been erupting for over a month.
On Sunday, lava from the volcano reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years.
The volcano began erupting on 13 February, marking its second eruption this year. Since then, two lava flows have caused disruptions by cutting the national highway that links the south and east of the island.
One House, Two Faiths, One Fasting Season
Ramadan and Lent have not overlapped since 1993. Couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing both fasting periods together.
Inside Ethiopia's 'Smart' Police Station
Ethiopia has unveiled its first unmanned, 'smart' police station, where citizens can report crimes using automated touch screens.
At the Scene: Muslims Killed 'Over Rejection of Extremist Ideology' in Nigeria
At least 78 bodies have been buried, and it is feared that more than 170 people were killed in total.
'The Water Took Everything': Mozambique Hit by Worst Floods in Decades
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique.
Senegalese Fans Celebrate Dramatic AFCON Win
Senegalese fans celebrated their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Museveni in Commanding Lead Ahead of Election Announcement
President Yoweri Museveni holds a commanding lead over his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
South African National Park Closed Due to Floods
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa have led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.
BBC Reports from Uganda Polling Station Hit by Technical Problems
Logistical problems caused queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elected their next president.
Sailors Saved from Going Over Edge of Huge Dam
Reports indicate that a boat suffered motor failure before drifting toward the edge of a dam, but the sailors were rescued.
I'm Not Retiring, I'm Evolving - Kipchoge
Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, who has achieved all major running accolades, is now focusing on new goals.
People in Benin Felt 'Total Fear' at Attempted Coup
Residents of the main city expressed shock after soldiers attempted to overthrow the president.
South African Women Arming Themselves Against Gender Violence
An increasing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.
The Kenyan Start-up Aiming to Electrify African Transport
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to expand across Africa's delivery market.
Tracking an Executioner in Sudan Across Social Media
Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, according to new videos analyzed by BBC Verify.
The South African Start-up Bringing Tech to Townships
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has introduced a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
We Will Never Accept Stolen Votes, Says Cameroon Opposition Leader
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary insists that he is the winner of the presidential election.
Thousands of Grief-Stricken Mourners Attend Raila Odinga's Funeral
Thousands gathered for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
The Moment Madagascar's New President Was Sworn In
Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as the new president of Madagascar during a ceremony in the capital.
Who Was the Man Who Shaped Kenyan Politics?
Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.
Crowds in Madagascar Cheer as Military Unit Seizes Power
Crowds celebrated in the streets of Antananarivo after an elite army unit announced it had seized power from the president.
