Ghana: AY Poyoo, the ‘GOAT’ hitmaker and the face of GH rap

Ghanaian artist AY Poyoo is a comedian turn musician and a self-proclaimed face of Ghanaian hip-hop scene.

Félicien Kabuga: French court backs extradition of Rwanda genocide suspect

Félicien Kabuga was arrested in Paris in May after 26 years on the run - police say he used 28 aliases.

Félicien Kabuga: French court backs extradition of Rwanda genocide suspect

Félicien Kabuga was arrested in Paris in May after 26 years on the run - police say he used 28 aliases.

Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-leader banned from leaving country

Ernest Bai Koroma is among more than 100 people named by an inquiry into corruption allegations.

The dilemmas facing a young Gambian female footballer

Ajara Samba plays international football for The Gambia, studies and works as she aims to break into sports administration in the future.

Nigeria’s independence: Six images from six decades

Africa's most populous country is set to mark 60 years of independence from British rule.

Nigeria’s independence: Six images from six decades

Africa's most populous country is set to mark 60 years of independence from British rule.

WHO to probe ‘sexual exploitation’ by aid workers in DR Congo

The health body's "robust" investigation will cover allegations against aid workers tackling Ebola.

Zimbabwe: Elephants die from ‘bacterial disease’

More than 30 elephants were found lying on their stomachs, according to wildlife officials.

Coronavirus lockdown costs South Africa millions of jobs

The loss of 2.2 million jobs is unprecedented since recording the figure began in 2008.