Angolans vote to replace long-serving president

Angola votes for a new president who will replace a man who has been in power since 1979.

Morocco bus sexual assault: Four arrested over attack

Four men are arrested in Casablanca, after a video emerged showing a woman being assaulted on a bus.

Raphael Dwamena’s move to Brighton off after striker fails medical

Brighton pull out of a deal to sign Raphael Dwamena from FC Zurich after the striker fails a medical.

Lagos: The megacity set to triple by 2050

Lagos is Africa’s largest city, with an estimated 21 million residents - and it's growing fast.

Grace Mugabe: South Africa immunity decision condemned

South Africa's main opposition party accuses the government of protecting its "dodgy friends".

Olajumoke: ‘Tinie Tempah photobomb transformed my life’

How a moment of pure chance turned a bread-seller into a national celebrity and model in Nigeria.

Rwanda ready to finalise bid for 2019 Under-17 World Cup

Rwanda's Football Association confirms it is are preparing to finalise its bid to host the 2019 Under-17 World Cup finals

President Buhari in plea for Nigerian unity

President Buhari urges Nigerians to unite on his return from three months of medical leave in the UK.

BBC starts Pidgin digital service for West Africa audiences

The World Service launches online and social media in Pidgin to serve audiences across West and Central Africa.

Growing pains

Thirty years from now the population of Nigeria will have doubled. How can Lagos - Africa's largest city - cope?