Twitter Nigeria: Users struggle to access site after government suspension

Nigerians are reporting they cannot access the site on their phones after the government suspension.

Baye Modou Fall: The Senegalese convict who says he escaped prison 12 times

A serial jailbreaker captures Senegal's imagination after escaping from prison yet again.

‘Basketball Africa League completes the basketball pathway’ – Fall

Basketball Africa League's president Amadou Gallo Fall believes the tournament completes the pathway for the continent's talent.

Egypt: Fire at detention centre kills six teenagers

Local reports say an initial investigation blamed an electric short-circuit for the fire in Cairo.

Rwanda will play a ‘modest’ role to help ensure the Olympics go ahead

Rwanda says it is set to play a 'modest' role as hub for vaccination services for those travelling to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 May – 3 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

West Africa’s Islamist insurgency: Fight at a critical stage

The multinational effort to stave off an encroaching takeover by Islamist militants faces severe challenges.

France suspends military ties with Mali over coup

The French government demands guarantees about a return to civilian rule in the West African nation.

Nigeria makes U-turn on hosting African Athletics Championships

Nigerian authorities say the country will not be able to host the African Athletics Championships after all.

Nigeria’s proposed new name: The United African Republic

A proposal to change Nigeria's name has got some social media users very excited.