Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence

Russia's president is hosting a summit of African leaders in a bid to increase Moscow's influence.

Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV

The president has been detained and troops now say they are closing the country's borders.

Algeria fires: Locals return to burnt homes

Locals in northern Algeria take stock after fires destroy homes and char large areas.

Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row

The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.

Niger coup attempt: President Mohamed Bazoum held

The African Union condemns an "attempted coup d'etat" after President Bazoum is reportedly seized.

Zambia beaten 5-0 again as Spain progress

Spain coach Jorge Vilda warns there is more to come from his side after they thrashed Zambia to progress to the last 16 of the Fifa Women's World Cup with a game to spare.

Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40

Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.

UK accused of underestimating Wagner’s growth

A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.

Godwin Emefiele’s downfall: How Nigeria’s bank boss ended up in court

The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago.