Severe floods caused by heavy rains hit parts of Mozambique killing more than 100 people and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. A red alert has been issued across some parts of the country as more rains are expected. | BBC News Africa

Warning: This video contains details of graphic violence that some people may find upsetting Fresh trauma arrives with every election season in Tanzania for 42-year-old Mariam Staford. For most, the fiesta-like rallies and songs, along with the campaign messages, signal a chance for people to make their voice heard. But for those with albinism, they bring terror. Albinism, which affects an estimated 30,000 people in Tanzania, is a rare genetic condition that reduces melanin - the pigment that gi

'Worse than anything in the world'. A brief background to the two-year civil war raging in Ethiopia. | BBC News Africa

Focus on Africa is coming home! Meet our brand-new hosts of the Focus on Africa podcast, broadcasting straight from the heart of the continent. 🎧 Five fresh audio episodes every week 🎥 Plus one visual episode every Saturday Real voices. Real stories. Africa, told by Africa. | BBC News Africa

Have you heard? 🗣️ The new Focus on Africa podcast with hosts Audrey Brown and Richard Kagoe is coming soon! Save the date - Monday 5 June 🗓 Every weekday we'll dig deeper behind the headlines of three stories. Here's a flavour 👇🏼 | BBC News Africa