Fists for votes

There has been violence, allegations of vote-rigging and organisational problems.

How I smuggle people from Nigeria to Europe

Meet one of the men involved in trafficking people from Nigeria to Libya as they make their way to Europe.

Former Gabon defender Moise Brou Apanga collapses and dies

Former Gabon international defender Moise Brou Apanga dies after collapsing during a training session with his club FC 105 Libreville.

Former Gabon defender Moise Brou Apanga collapses and dies

Former Gabon international defender Moise Brou Apanga dies after collapsing during a training session with his club FC 105 Libreville.

Raila Odinga chosen to challenge president in Kenya vote

This will be the fourth time that veteran politician Raila Odinga runs for president.

Obese woman to move to UAE after ‘losing 250kg’ in India

Eman Abd El Aty will now be moved to Burjeel hospital in Abu Dhabi for "secondary physiotherapy".

State of anxiety

One of the region's oldest Christian communities is living in fear after attacks.

Why Oba of Lagos ‘snubbing’ Ooni of Ife shocked Nigeria

In a country where greetings are all-important, it's rare for traditional leaders to rebuff each other in public.

Gift Ngoepe: First Africa-born player in top-flight baseball

South African Gift Ngoepe has been trying to break into Major League Baseball for many years.

Cheap and accessible drug tackles death in childbirth

New research shows promising results for cutting the risk of women bleeding to death in childbirth.