Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed

Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed.

South Sudan: New league shows women’s football ‘on right track’

South Sudan captain Amy Lasu says women's football in the country is "on the right track" following the start of its first women's league.

South Sudan: New league shows women’s football ‘on right track’

South Sudan captain Amy Lasu says women's football in the country is "on the right track" following the start of its first women's league.

South Sudan: New league shows women’s football ‘on right track’

South Sudan captain Amy Lasu says women's football in the country is "on the right track" following the start of its first women's league.

Gay Ugandan asylum seekers ‘in danger if sent home’

Three gay Ugandans in fear of being deported from the UK tell their stories of torture and terror.

Gay Ugandan asylum seekers ‘in danger if sent home’

Three gay Ugandans in fear of being deported from the UK tell their stories of torture and terror.

Gay Ugandan asylum seekers ‘in danger if sent home’

Three gay Ugandans in fear of being deported from the UK tell their stories of torture and terror.

John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa’s independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

The Libya Football Federation announces stadium ban to be lifted

The Libya Football Federation announces the first steps towards the lifting of a ban on its stadiums being used for international matches.