Nigeria Metele attack: President Buhari speaks of deep shock

President Muhammadu Buhari addresses soldiers' deaths a week after they were killed by militants.

Why Durban’s gqom music is spreading across the world

The sound of Durban's gqom music is spreading across Africa and beyond.

Why Durban’s gqom music is spreading across the world

The sound of Durban's gqom music is spreading across Africa and beyond.

Why should black people care about Afrofuturism?

The Nigerian director who wants to inspire black people to reach for "greatness".

Where World War One finally ended

In the days after the guns fell silent in Europe, fighting continued in Africa until the message got through.

Top Mali jihadist Amadou Koufa killed in French raid – army

Radical preacher Amadou Kou, who headed a militant group, is said to have died on Friday.

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria and South Africa reach semi-finals

A hat-trick from Asisat Oshoala helps holders Nigeria beat Equatorial Guinea 6-0 to reach the Women's Nations Cup semi-finals as SA draw with Zambia to qualify.

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria and South Africa reach semi-finals

A hat-trick from Asisat Oshoala helps holders Nigeria beat Equatorial Guinea 6-0 to reach the Women's Nations Cup semi-finals as SA draw with Zambia to qualify.

Ex-Zimbabwe President Mugabe ‘unable to walk’

President Mnangagwa says his predecessor has been getting treatment in Singapore for the past two months.

Ancient Egyptian tomb unveiled

Mummies in two sarcophagi, found in a tomb in Luxor dating back 3,500 years, are revealed.