Ghana and Nigeria top abortion pill searches

Ghana and Nigeria top the tables when it comes to Google searches for the abortion pill Misoprostol, according to research carried out by the BBC's 100 Women project.

Analysis of Google data showed the two West African countries had most interest in the pills globally.

In fact, of the 25 countries with highest search interest in Misoprostol, 11 are in Africa and 14 in Latin America.

The data appears to show women are searching for and purchasing the pills online in countries where access to abortion is restricted.

Ghana only allows abortions in cases of rape, incest, foetal impairment or to preserve a woman's mental health.

Nigeria is stricter still - abortion is only allowed in situations where a woman's life is in danger.