Bride Price: ‘My husband can’t afford me’

Some cultures exchange money before a marriage, but should we continue the Bride Price tradition?

Letter from Africa: The ‘leopard unit’, vigilantes and Nigeria’s kidnap crisis

A plan by Nigeria's south-western states to start a new security unit divides the country.

England in South Africa: Joe Root’s side win series 3-1

England surge to a 191-run win in the fourth Test against South Africa to complete a 3-1 series victory - only their second overseas success in four years.

South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana signs for Benfica Feminino

The 2018 African Women's Player of the Year Chrestinah 'Thembi' Kgatlana signs for Portugal's Benfica Feminino.

Orji Okwonkwo: Nigerian ‘feels lucky’ to play under Thierry Henry

Nigeria youth international Orji Okwonkwo says he is looking forward to playing under France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry at MLS side Montreal Impact

Confederation Cup: Libya’s Al Nasr one of five teams to advance

Libya's Al Nasr are one of five teams to progress to the last eight of the Confederation Cup as Enugu Rangers end Pyramids winning run.

Confederation Cup: Libya’s Al Nasr one of five teams to advance

Libya's Al Nasr are one of five teams to progress to the last eight of the Confederation Cup as Enugu Rangers end Pyramids winning run.

Dos Santos: Whistleblower named a Football Leaks author

Man behind football revelations named a Luanda Leaks whistleblower about Africa's richest woman.

Angola’s Joao Lourenço – the man taking on Isabel dos Santos

Angola's President Joao Lourenço is accused of orchestrating a witch-hunt against Isabel dos Santos.

The Fighter and the Pimp: Fighting for Kinshasa’s most vulnerable girls

Shaki is an inspiration for dozens of street children, and her home has become a refuge for girls.