Reality Check: Are young Nigerians working hard enough?

President Buhari has sparked a social media backlash by saying young Nigerians want to 'do nothing'.

Mayeni Jones: The many scandals of Nigeria’s ‘singing senator’

Dino Melaye's latest controversy is an alleged attempt to escape through a police van window.

Brazilian Christians rebuild ‘Satan’s’ temple

Evangelical Christians are crossing the religious divide to rebuild an Afro-Brazilian temple, following a series of attacks.

Mali: Tuaregs killed in ‘jihadist revenge’ attacks

More than 30 members of the Tuareg community died in two separate attacks this week, officials say.

Gaetan Bong: Chris Hughton says Burnley fans’ reaction was ‘shameful’

Brighton manager Chris Hughton says the booing of defender Gaetan Bong at Burnley was "shameful".

Algeria’s Belmadi guides Al Duhail to dramatic Qatar Cup victory

Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi wins the Qatar cup with his team Al Duhail to secure a domestic double, following a late VAR decision.

Lions are being poisoned in Uganda’s National Park

Can humans and wildlife live together in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park? Recent incidents suggest that it's an uncomfortable relationship.

Busting Africa’s immunisation myths

The BBC look at some immunisation myths which are still prevalent across Africa.

Ghanaian Kingsley Sarfo to be prosecuted for rape in Sweden

Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo is to be prosecuted in Sweden for the rape of a minor after being held in custody since February.

The Tunisian who bakes bread for France’s president

Mahmoud M'seddi won the right to supply baguettes to the French president for a year.