Nigeria’s President Buhari appears in public amid health concerns

The president is filmed at Friday prayers in Abuja amid ongoing concerns for his health.

Nigeria’s President Buhari makes rare appearance amid health concerns

The president is filmed at Friday prayers in Abuja amid ongoing concerns for his health.

Somalia conflict: US suffers rare combat loss in al-Shabab clash

It is the first confirmed death of a member of the US military there since Black Hawk Down in 1993.

Durban’s ‘one stop shop’ DJ

The DJ who has built a thriving music and entertainment business in Durban, South Africa.

Nigerian officials jailed for selling food aid

The two sold 180 bags of rice donated for people displaced by Islamist militant group Boko Haram.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 April – 4 May 2017

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Algeria election: Governing coalition wins parliamentary vote

The governing coalition led by the National Liberation Front retains its majority in parliament.

Sulley Muntari: Italy FA’s anti-racism chief ‘would go on strike’

Italian Football Federation anti-racism advisor Fiona May says she would strike in protest at the treatment of Sulley Muntari if she were a player.

Sulley Muntari: Bologna’s Godfred Donsah willing to strike to show solidarity

Bologna and Ghana midfielder Godfred Donsah says he would go on strike to show solidarity with Sulley Muntari because racism is "killing the game".

Stuart Baxter named South Africa coach for second time

Stuart Baxter is named as South Africa coach for a second time as he replaces Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba, who was sacked last year.