Nigerian healer killed in ‘bullet-proof’ charm test

A self-styled traditional healer is shot dead after a client tests his "bullet-proof" charms on him.

Tunisia open to bid for 2030 World Cup with Algeria and Morocco

Tunisia are open to the idea of a tri-nation bid for the 2030 World Cup along with Morocco and Algeria.

Mercy Akide’s dream of coaching Nigeria

BBC Sport Africa caught up with the former Super Falcon footballer

Mercy Akide’s dream of coaching Nigeria

BBC Sport Africa caught up with the former Super Falcon footballer

Ghana orchestra reinterprets Western classical music for Africa

This symphony orchestra in Ghana is making new audiences 'fall in love with classical music'.

President Macron parties at Nigeria nightclub

France’s president has visited a nightclub founded by legendary musician Fela Kuti in Lagos.

Embryo breakthrough ‘can save northern white rhino’

The loss of the endangered northern white rhino could be reversed by IVF, say scientists.

Malawi’s President Mutharika and the police food scandal

Malawi's president is accused of receiving a kickback from a $4m contract, which is being investigated by the anti-graft agency.

Kenya dam tragedy: Arrests for ‘complicit’ officials ordered

The Patel dam on a private farm burst in May killing more than 47 people - most of them children.

Emmanuel Macron in Lagos: French president speaks Pidgin

French President Emmanuel Macron tries his hand at speaking Pidgin during a visit to Lagos, Nigeria.