Nigeria school abductions: Why are schoolchildren being kidnapped?

Parts of Nigeria are seeing unprecedented mass school abductions that have left at least one student dead.

Africa’s week in pictures: 12-18 March 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Algerian passengers stuck for weeks at Paris airport

Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey.

Samia Suluhu Hassan – Tanzania’s new president

Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan steps up after the death of President John Magufuli.

Samia Suluhu Hassan: The woman set to become Tanzania’s next president

Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan will serve the rest of the term after John Magufuli's death.

Magufuli in his own words

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61. Here are some of his views, in his own words.

John Magufuli: The cautionary tale of the president who denied coronavirus

His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen.

African Confederation Cup: Nkana lose long home record to Raja Casablanca

Nkana of Zambia's 64-match unbeaten home record in African competitions ends with a 2-0 loss to Raja Casablanca of Morocco in the Confederation Cup.

‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.