Ukraine conflict: Nigerian outrage at treatment of students at Poland border

Nigeria condemns reports that citizens of African countries have been stopped from leaving Ukraine.

Ukraine conflict: How Russia forged closer ties with Africa

Russia has rebuilt military and diplomatic links with the continent in its search for new allies.

Kenyan schoolgirl jailed over Moi Girls Schools fire deaths

Ten girls died in the 2017 fire started by a student trying to get a transfer to another school.

Nigerian student in Ukraine: ‘I’m afraid but don’t want to panic’

Nigerian student Jessica Orakpo is stuck in Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.

Kenya and Zimbabwe banned from world football by Fifa

Zimbabwe hits back at Fifa after the southern Africans and Kenya are banned from world football because of governmental interference in the running of the game.

Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 February 2022

A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week.

Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states.

Nigeria: NFF apologise to Super Falcons for airport delay

Nigeria's football federation apologises to the women's national side after the Super Falcons suffer extensive delays on their return from a match.

Nkosana Makate: The South African taking on Vodacom

South African Nkosana Makate is in line for a huge pay out after a 14-year court battle with Vodacom.

Women’s Afcon 2022: Holders Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon and Tunisia among qualifiers

Holders Nigeria will defend their Women's Nations Cup title, while Botswana, Burkina Faso and Togo qualify for the first time.