Huge crack opens in Kenya’s Rift Valley

A crack stretching several kilometres has opened in south-western Kenya.

Why many Nigerians put pastors before politicians

Tackling social problems in communities has become the remit of preachers, rather than the state.

Amuneke leaves his post as Sudan’s SC Khartoum coach by mutual consent

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke says he has left his post as coach of Sudanese club SC Khartoum by mutual consent.

South Africa’s lucrative funeral insurance industry

Families in South Africa are increasingly planning for extravagant funeral arrangements.

Spanish police break up Nigerian sex trafficking gang

Thirty-nine Nigerian women are rescued after being found living in "squalid conditions in caves".

Nigeria Dapchi abductions: Timeline of events

A timeline of key events surrounding the abduction of 110 Nigerian schoolgirls last month.

Africa’s week in pictures: 16-22 March 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Dapchi kidnap: Government ‘will not abandon’ lone hostage

The Nigerian government says it is committed to freeing the last remaining girl kidnapped in Dapchi.

Kenya payout for mother made to deliver on hospital floor

A mother was awarded $25,000 after nurses left her to deliver her baby in public on a hospital floor.

Dapchi kidnap: Nigerian father’s pain as daughter flies to Abuja

Hours after returning from Boko Haram's capture in northern Nigeria, Dapchi school girls were separated from their parents to meet the President.