Nigeria elections 2023: Election commission warns violence could halt elections

The country's electoral commission says insecurity threatens the nationwide vote due next month.

Contortionist Jaures Kombila: Because of my flexibility, they called me a witch

Gabon's Jaures Kombila can get into almost any position using his amazingly flexible body.

Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana’s presidential palace

The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace.

SA20: Graeme Smith convinced new T20 competition can boost South Africa’s Test team

Former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith believes the country's new T20 competition can help the Test team rediscover former glories.

Nigeria kidnappings: Security forces rescue six victims abducted waiting for train

The authorities continue to search for the more than 20 still being held after a weekend attack.

Teacher charged with abuse after BBC Radio 4 investigation

Fresh accusations emerge in South Africa after a BBC series exposed alleged abuse at UK schools.

Biafra quest fuels Nigeria conflict: Too scared to marry and bury bodies

Residents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life.

LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba: Kenyan police make more arrests

Four people have now been detained after Edwin Chiloba's body was found dumped in a metal box.

South Africa’s apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.