From jailed unknown to Africa’s youngest president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the African continent's youngest democratically elected leader.

Former prime minister concedes to Senegal opposition

Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba calls Bassirou Diomaye Faye to congratulate him on his victory.

Binance official escapes Nigerian custody

Nadeem Anjarwalla's family say he left "lawfully" but the authorities say he had a "smuggled passport".

Binance official escapes Nigerian custody

Nadeem Anjarwalla's family say he left "lawfully" but the authorities say he had a "smuggled passport".

Crush at Nigeria cash hand-out kills seven

Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big crowd.

Stampede at Nigeria cash hand-out kills seven

Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big crowd.

Nigeria mourns Nollywood comedy titan, dead at 61

Amaechi Muonagor was a loved Nollywood legend, whose career spanned over two decades.

Nigeria mourns Nollywood comedy titan, dead at 61

Amaechi Muonagor was a loved Nollywood legend, whose career spanned over two decades.

Opposition leads race for Senegal presidency – reports

Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye the winner of the delayed poll as votes are still being counted.

Salt bricks and other African architectural ideas

What the world can learn from innovative designs in a future with scarce resources.