Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

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The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.

Betta Edu: Nigerian poverty minister suspended over money in personal bank account

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President Tinubu orders a "thorough investigation" and stresses the need to restore public confidence.

Victor Osimhen: Nigerian has qualities to ‘thrive’ in Premier League, says Emmanuel Adebayor

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Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen would excel in the Premier League, according to former Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor.

Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister goes on trial in Switzerland for murder

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Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

Nigeria’s disgraced televangelist TB Joshua

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Before his death in 2021, TB Joshua was one of Africa's richest and most influential televangelists.

TB Joshua: ‘We thought it was heaven but then terrible things happened’

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Rae was 21 when she became a charismatic Nigerian preacher’s disciple - and suffered years of abuse.

TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

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Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a charismatic televangelist.

Kenya’s push to make ‘boda-boda’ motorbike taxis go electric

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The government wants Kenya's three million motorbike taxi riders to go green but only a few have done so.

Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla

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A wildlife cameraman's close encounter with a silverback as he filmed a process designed to save the species.

DR Congo election: Three ministers and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence

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The election body disqualifies three ministers and four governors from last month's chaotic vote.