Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.

Nigeria’s worst floods in a decade

Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July.

Kenya’s 2021 Boston Marathon winner Diana Kipyokei suspended after failing drug test

Kenya's 2021 Boston Marathon winner Diana Kipyokei and compatriot Betty Wilson Lempus are provisionally suspended following failed drug tests.

Why are Kenyan farmers turning to social media?

Kenyan farmers are turning to social media platforms to increase their knowledge of farming and boost their incomes.

The Woman King: In the footsteps of Benin’s Tassi Hangbé

Benin's four-time presidential candidate Marie-Elise Gbedo traces the story of the legendary Dahomey warriors.

Zanzibar swimming crabs deaths being investigated

Thousands of dead swimming crabs have washed up on the beaches of the Tanzanian islands.

Nigeria’s Asuu university strike: ‘Wasted eight months of my life’

Lecturers agree to resume lessons but the future of Nigeria's universities remains unclear.

Africa’s week in pictures: 7- 13 October 2022

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

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader

Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government.

Alex Iwobi: Everton midfielder ‘one of the best’ in Premier League, says Frank Lampard

Nigeria's Alex Iwobi has become "one of the best midfielders" in the Premier League, according to Everton boss Frank Lampard.