Rwanda genocide: Mystery over lost pen pal prompts novel

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

Ghana’s love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

The mission to save the biggest frog on earth

One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.

Nigeria elections: The mood on the ground in 60 seconds

Vote counting is under way in Nigeria's tightest presidential election since military rule ended in 1999.

Nigeria election 2023: Early results arriving

The first two of Nigeria's 36 states announce the results of Saturday's tightly contested elections.

Nigeria elections: First-timers, ‘three-hour’ delays and denied voters

Long queues have formed at polling stations in Nigeria as millions vote in the most competitive presidential election since military rule ended.

Women’s T20 World Cup Final: South Africa ready to face the mighty Australia

Can hosts South Africa upset five-time champions Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday?

Saad Lamjarred: Moroccan star singer convicted of rape in France

Saad Lamjarred, who is famous on the Arab music scene, gets six years in jail for raping a woman in Paris.

Nigeria election 2023: Delays in tightest-ever poll

Security incidents and logistical problems hold up the country's crucial presidential election.

Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still divides Africa

Nearly half of nations that abstained from a UN vote condemning the war were from the continent.