Nigeria admits soldiers were killed in Metele ‘terror attack’

After days of silence, Nigeria says soldiers were killed in an attack on a base in the north-east.

The Tanzanian singer standing up to sexual harassment

Tanzanian artist Mina Hussein won't 'offer her body' to music execs to be successful. She's standing up to a culture of sexual harassment.

Nigerian seven-year-old photographer on mastering the camera

Nigerian seven-year-old Moyinoluwa Oluwaseun is making her name as a photographer.

John Allen Chau: What we could learn from remote tribes

The idea that all tribes are "nasty and brutish" is wrong, anthropologists say. Here's why.

Benin artworks: France to return thrones and statues

The thrones and statues were taken in 1892 during a colonial war against the Kingdom of Dahomey.

Cameroon and Mali reach the Women’s Afcon semi-finals as hosts Ghana go out

Cameroon and Mali qualify for the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals from Group A as hosts Ghana are eliminated along with Algeria.

Didier Drogba: ‘Mourinho changed my life, he is someone really special to me’

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says manager Jose Mourinho "changed his life" by signing him for the club and describes their ongoing relationship as "something special".

African Union hit by sexual harassment claims

Sexual harassment is a major problem for women at the African Union Commission, an investigation finds.

Amadou Haidara: Mali midfielder out for at least four months

Mali international Amadou Haidara will be out of action for at least four months with a knee injury, according to his Austrian club RB Salzburg.

Sadio Mane’s Liverpool deal a statement – Jurgen Klopp

Forward Sadio Mane's new contract at Liverpool is a sign of the Anfield club's progress, says manager Jurgen Klopp.