Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa’s most populous nation remain united?

Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

Activists on trial over attempt to steal African staff

The leader of the group said they had come to claim Africa's stolen property from a Paris museum.

Activists on trial over attempt to steal African staff

The leader of the group said they had come to claim Africa's stolen property from a Paris museum.

Ghana: AY Poyoo, the ‘GOAT’ hitmaker and the face of GH rap

Ghanaian artist AY Poyoo is a comedian turn musician and a self-proclaimed face of Ghanaian hip-hop scene.

Félicien Kabuga: French court backs extradition of Rwanda genocide suspect

Félicien Kabuga was arrested in Paris in May after 26 years on the run - police say he used 28 aliases.

Félicien Kabuga: French court backs extradition of Rwanda genocide suspect

Félicien Kabuga was arrested in Paris in May after 26 years on the run - police say he used 28 aliases.

Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-leader banned from leaving country

Ernest Bai Koroma is among more than 100 people named by an inquiry into corruption allegations.

The dilemmas facing a young Gambian female footballer

Ajara Samba plays international football for The Gambia, studies and works as she aims to break into sports administration in the future.

Nigeria’s independence: Six images from six decades

Africa's most populous country is set to mark 60 years of independence from British rule.

Nigeria’s independence: Six images from six decades

Africa's most populous country is set to mark 60 years of independence from British rule.