Sudanese boy rescued after eight hours trapped in rubbish lorry

The 10-year-old refuse worker in Khartoum became trapped in the truck's crushing mechanism.

Nigeria’s sleepless students trying to beat the Lagos traffic

Nigeria's largest city is notorious for its traffic, which is having an impact on children's education.

Nigeria’s prisons problem: Former inmates reveal horrific experiences

Joy’s husband died in custody after three years in prison. He was one of thousands of Nigerian inmates detained without trial.

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago

The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius.

Abba Kyari: Nigerian ‘super cop’ arrested in drug cartel case

Abba Kyari, already accused of money laundering, is now accused of being part of a drugs cartel.

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled islands

The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain.

UFC 271: Israel Adesanya outpoints Robert Whittaker in middleweight title rematch

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya retains his title against Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision in Houston.

Guinea-Bissau’s mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot

Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt.

Sadio Mane: Liverpool star has stadium named after him in Senegal

Sadio Mane is to have a stadium named after him in the Senegalese city of Sedhiou after helping the country win its maiden Africa Cup of Nations title.

Chidiebere Ibe: Illustrator of black foetus to have art published in book

Nigerian illustrator Chidibere Ibe's medical illustrations aim to improve black skin representation in medicine literature.