Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

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Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist.

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

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With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

Guinea’s Keita sees red again

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RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, who is joining Liverpool in July, is sent off for the fourth time this season as his team lose at Mainz.

Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor banned for one year

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The Confederation of African Football bans Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor for 'attempted match manipulation' in the Confederation Cup.

Sundowns switch focus to Champs League after winning SA title

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Mamelodi Sundowns now switch their focus to the African Champions League after winning the South African premier league title.

Mali FA normalisation committee to stay on until Ocotober

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The normalisation committee running the Mali Football Association has its mandate extended until 31 October by Fifa.

Reality Check: Are young Nigerians working hard enough?

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President Buhari has sparked a social media backlash by saying young Nigerians want to 'do nothing'.

Mayeni Jones: The many scandals of Nigeria’s ‘singing senator’

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Dino Melaye's latest controversy is an alleged attempt to escape through a police van window.

Brazilian Christians rebuild ‘Satan’s’ temple

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Evangelical Christians are crossing the religious divide to rebuild an Afro-Brazilian temple, following a series of attacks.

Mali: Tuaregs killed in ‘jihadist revenge’ attacks

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More than 30 members of the Tuareg community died in two separate attacks this week, officials say.