Nigerian Ife head: Why UK police are holding a priceless sculpture

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Original Ife bronze heads, of which only some 20 survive, are thought to be about 700 years old.

Dozens die trying to cross into Spanish enclave of Melilla

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A huge crowd of migrants storm a fence into Melilla in North Africa, with 23 killed and many injured.

Mauritius medical clown: ‘When I see the kids smiling I feel really good’

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Sharon Juhl is not your ordinary clown, he is a medical clown bringing smiles to hospitalised children.

Kenyan elections: The woman who rallies crowds – but won’t vote

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Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see elections as a way to make money, not bring change.

UK officer ‘left out evidence’ in Kenya murder case

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DCI Neil Hibberd helped investigate the murder of David Tebbutt and the kidnap of his wife Jude.

Prince Charles tells Commonwealth of sorrow over slavery

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The prince also tells Commonwealth leaders it is up to nations whether they remain monarchies.

Africa’s week in pictures: 17-23 June 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

South Africa’s Zondo commission: Damning report exposes rampant corruption

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President Cyril Ramaphosa vows to have learnt the lessons but many South Africans are not convinced.

Asuu strike: Unilag student interviews union president

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Student Temiloluwa asks The Academic Staff Union of Universities president why lecturers have been on strike.

Nigerian government makes U-turn over basketball withdrawal

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Nigeria's government makes a U-turn over its decision last month to withdraw from international basketball for the next two years.