Nigeria’s so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South Africa

At least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban.

How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria

Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.

Wimbledon 2023 women’s final: Ons Jabeur calls defeat her ‘most painful loss’

Ons Jabeur becomes the latest player to be overcome after defeat in a Wimbledon final as she labels Saturday's loss the "most painful" of her career.

Wimbledon 2023 results: Marketa Vondrousova beats Ons Jabeur in women’s final

Czech Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's title as Ons Jabeur's wait for a major goes on.

The tide of migration changing Europe

A surge in boats carrying migrants from North Africa is changing Europe's politics, says Nick Robinson.

Nigeria’s President Tinubu declares state of emergency over food

The president plans to provide protection to farmers targeted by notorious kidnapping gangs.

World Athletics Championships 2023: Fahnbulleh says African elite can challenge US sprinters

Liberian Joseph Fahnbulleh explains there is a "shift" towards Africa on the sprint circuit.

Ons Jabeur: I want to make history for Africa

Ons Jabeur faces Marketa Vondrousova in Saturday's women's singles final at Wimbledon, with both players aiming for a slice of history.

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma in Russia for medical treatment

The announcement comes a day after a court ruled he was released from jail on parole unlawfully.