‘We dig graves for free, like our fathers did before us’

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.

The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.

Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes

Italian authorities released the director of a notorious detention camp who had been arrested in Turin on an ICC war crimes warrant.

Kenyan man allegedly caught carrying wife’s body parts in backpack

This is the latest in a series of shocking cases of femicide in Kenya.

South Africa’s WW1 servicemen finally honoured at new memorial

The contribution of hundreds of mostly black servicemen had gone unrecognised until now.

Man City accused of encouraging Sierra Leone’s Bah to break contract

Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.

Man City accused of encouraging Sierra Leone’s Bah to break contract

Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.

Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party

Lissu is expected to be more confrontational towards the ruling CCM party.

‘Every face deserves a smile’ – Adeyemi

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.

Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors

Libya and Somalia are excluded from the waiver due to security concerns.