Nigeria’s Boko Haram conflict: Huge rise in child ‘human bombs’

There have been 83 cases so far this year - four times as many as all of last year, the UN says.

Nigerian president to ‘work from home’ after rat infestation

Muhammadu Buhari has just returned from extended medical leave, but now has an office infestation.

DR Congo’s Jires Kembo-Ekoko moves to Turkey’s Buraspor

Former France youth international and now DR Congo target Jires Kembo Ekoko signs a deal with Turkish club.

DR Congo’s Jires Kembo-Ekoko moves to Turkey’s Buraspor

Former France youth international and now DR Congo target Jires Kembo Ekoko signs a deal with Turkish club.

Jollof rice: West Africa’s culinary king?

Food lovers in Nigeria have been attending the inaugural Jollof festival in the commercial capital Lagos.

Jollof rice: West Africa’s culinary king?

Food lovers in Nigeria have been attending the inaugural Jollof festival in the commercial capital Lagos.

Uganda police: Arrests over ritual serial killings

Police say most victims were sex workers who had been raped and strangled.

Uganda police: Arrests over ritual serial killings

Police say most victims were sex workers who had been raped and strangled.

Egypt amends rules on overseas players

The Egypt Football Association amends its rules on the number of overseas players clubs can sign and the status of Syrians and Palestinians.

Libya crisis: Benghazi shootings video mars ‘victory’

Just weeks after the Libyan city was declared liberated from Islamists, footage shows more bloodshed.