Nigerian Tunde Jegede wants to redefine African classical music

British-Nigerian composer and multi-instrumentalist Tunde Jegede is redefining African classical music.

Beyond Fake News in Nigeria: ‘Strippers’ and the VP

The BBC hosted the Beyond Fake News summit in Nigeria, examining ways to combating fake news.

Vincent Enyeama: Nigeria keeper wants to play again

Former Nigeria captain and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama wants to continue his career despite hot having played in almost two years.

DR Congo election: Defeated candidate vows legal challenge

Defeated candidate Martin Fayulu says the nation must "know the truth" after the disputed result.

DR Congo election: Defeated candidate vows legal challenge

Defeated candidate Martin Fayulu says the nation must "know the truth" after the disputed result.

Sierra Leone’s Mohamed Turay: ‘I’ll never play in Belgium again’

Sierra Leone striker Mohamed Buya Turay vows 'he will never play again in Belgium' after Sint-Truidense loaned him to Swedish club Djurgadens.

African migration ‘a trickle’ thanks to trafficking ban across the Sahara

Despite a clampdown on migration through the desert many are still prepared to make the deadly journey.

Africa’s week in pictures: 4-10 January 2019

A selection of photographs from around the African continent this week.

The refuge for children with microcephaly

A school in Kenya is rescuing children with microcephaly, who are considered a curse by many local communities.

The drone pilot whose maps are saving lives in Zanzibar

Drones are being used to map previously unmapped areas in Africa to the benefit of its citizens.