Kelechi Iheanacho: Wilfred Ndidi and I never lost faith in me

Leicester and Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho says he never lost faith in his own ability and nor did compatriot and club-mate Wilfred Ndidi.

US rapper J Cole set to play in Basketball Africa League

US rapper J Cole is set to sign for a Rwandan club ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League.

Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people

In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Holders Nigeria to face Ghana in qualifiers

Defending champions Nigeria will face rivals Ghana in the first round of qualifying for the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Holders Nigeria to face Ghana in qualifiers

Defending champions Nigeria will face rivals Ghana in the first round of qualifying for the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria’s Celestial Church of Christ warns against spiritual perfumes

A man dies from burns after perfume is sprayed near a lit candle during a prayer service.

Ethiopian former UN peacekeepers seek asylum in Sudan

More than 100 people apply for asylum, as concern mounts over the conflict in Tigray.

How a Nigerian scheme forged in war creates billionaires

A Nigerian professor thinks this scheme should be taught across Africa to help tackle unemployment.

Chad claims win over rebels after President Déby’s death

The conflict with rebels culminated in the death of President Déby on the battlefield last month.