Kano state serial rapes: Man arrested after 40 rapes in Nigerian town

Police say the man was found in a child's bedroom and ran away but neighbours gave chase and caught him.

African swine fever ‘decimating’ Nigerian pigs

The outbreak of the viral haemorrhagic disease has occurred in the country's largest pig farm.

Dozens killed in attack in northern Nigeria

At least 59 people are reported to have been killed in the raid by jihadist militants on Tuesday.

Why Kenyans are begging their president for freedom

About 1.2 million people have lost their jobs since coronavirus hit the East African state in March.

George Floyd protests: The statues being defaced

As statues are toppled and defaced, a light is being shone on countries' colonial history.

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of ‘cardiac arrest’

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza died suddenly after being admitted to a hospital on Saturday.

Why were US Democrats wearing Ghana’s kente cloth?

The politicians caused a stir for having on scarves of African design as they knelt for George Floyd.

Why were US Democrats wearing Ghana’s kente cloth?

The politicians caused a stir for having on scarves of African design as they knelt for George Floyd.

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at 55

Pierre Nkurunziza was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell, the government says.

Outcry in South Africa after woman found stabbed and hanging from tree

Tshegofatso Pule had been missing for four days before her body was discovered.