Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: ‘I was physically and sexually abused’

As Nigeria takes a serious look at sexual assault and the way women are treated, six-time Olympic table tennis great Funke Oshonaike talks for the first time about her experience.

Coronavirus: Blogger Emna Charqui given jail term over Koran-style post

Emna Charqui is sentenced to six months in Tunisia for a Facebook post imitating Islam's holy book.

Timbuktu’s jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes

He is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, rape and making girls marry militants.

Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa

Law enforcement agencies are battling to break foreign-linked criminal syndicates.

South Asian anti-black racism: ‘We don’t marry black people’

Amit's relationship with Michelle was a secret for years because he feared his family's reaction.

Covid-19 in Kenya: How Zumba dancing is helping frontline workers

Zumba dance classes are helping keep Kenyan health workers motivated during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: South Africans divided over second alcohol ban

While some back the government restrictions others say citizens are being blamed for state failures.

Coronavirus: South Africans divided over second alcohol ban

While some back the government restrictions others say citizens are being blamed for state failures.

Romance scam: US woman freed after year as hostage in Nigeria

The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say.

Romance scam: US woman freed after year as hostage in Nigeria

The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say.