“Even at my age, I never doubted I’d get married”

Nwobi Nwakota’s wedding pictures went viral on social media in Nigeria.

Locust swarm: UN warns of food crisis in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia

The infestation devouring tonnes of crops in the region could create a food crisis, the UN says.

Test your knowledge: What Africa exports to the UK

Match top African exports to the UK with the correct country.

Test your knowledge: What Africa exports to the UK

Match top African exports to the UK with the correct country.

Africa’s week in pictures: 7-13 February 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent and beyond this week.

Omar al-Bashir: Will genocide charge against Sudan’s ex-president stick?

A lot of work is needed before Sudan's ex-dictator faces an international court, argues Alex de Waal.

Hakim Ziyech: The street footballer set to become Chelsea’s next big-money signing

From captaining a club in crisis in his early twenties through to shining on Europe's biggest stage, Hakim Ziyech has experienced much on his journey from street footballer to becoming Chelsea's latest signing.

USS Cole bombing: Sudan agrees to compensate families

Two al-Qaeda bombers who had been trained in Sudan attacked the ship in 2000 killing 17 US sailors.

USS Cole bombing: Sudan agrees to compensate families

Two al-Qaeda bombers who had been trained in Sudan attacked the ship in 2000 killing 17 US sailors.

Hakim Ziyech: Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ajax winger

Chelsea reach an agreement with Ajax to sign the Dutch club's winger Hakim Ziyech this summer.