Lupita Nyong’o: ‘Books don’t have to be about white people’

The Oscar winning actress and author is mentoring young women about literacy and leadership.

Infantino expands on proposals for drastic overhaul of African game

Fifa president Gianni Infantino elaborates on his proposals to Caf for a drastic overhaul of African football, including the creation of an African Super League.

Kenya school stampede: At least 14 pupils killed in Kakamega

The cause of the stampede at Kakamega Primary School in western Kenya is not yet clear.

HIV vaccine hopes dashed by trial results

Experts share "deep disappointment" an experimental jab does not offer protection against HIV.

HIV vaccine hopes dashed by trial results

Experts share "deep disappointment" an experimental jab does not offer protection against HIV.

Kenya dam collapse: Nine suspects cleared of manslaughter charges

The accused were charged over the deaths of nearly 50 people in a dam collapse in 2018.

Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic Micho takes over as Zambia coach

Former Uganda boss Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic takes over as coach of Zambia.

Tanzania MP Zitto Kabwe gets death threats over World Bank loan

Zitto Kabwe has asked the bank to withhold funds over human rights concerns.

Lagos motorbike taxi ban: Chaos as Nigerian city removes okadas

There are long queues at bus stations, while some walk for miles in Nigeria's commercial capital.

Nigeria’s women fight back

Women in Lagos are battling the threat of rape and sexual assault with free self-defence classes.