Nigeria Owo church attack: Gunmen kill Catholic worshippers in Ondo

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service killing several people.

Raila Odinga: Kenya’s Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate

While Raila Odinga comes from a famous Kenyan family, the political crown has always eluded him.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: The Nigerian boss who applied to be monarch’s footman

Nigeria is the biggest former British colony in Africa but not many people are celebrating the jubilee.

Mane sets new Senegal goal record with hat-trick

Sadio Mane is unaffected by speculation over his future as he hits a hat-trick in a Nations Cup qualifier to become Senegal's record goalscorer.

Nigeria clash: Abuja mob burns man to death over row with Muslim cleric

Nigerian police say a mob burnt a vigilante to death after he argued with a Muslim cleric in Abuja.

Who is William Ruto?

Kenya's deputy president portrayed himself as a champion of the poor in his campaign for the presidency.

William Ruto: IEBC clears Kenya Kwanza’s presidential candidate

Kenya's William Ruto portrays himself as a champion of the poor in his campaign for the presidency.

William Ruto: IEBC clears Kenya Kwanza’s presidential candidate

Kenya's William Ruto portrays himself as a champion of the poor in his campaign for the presidency.

DR Congo: ‘My life has changed thanks to coffee’

Some of the world's best beans come from an island in DR Congo, where ex-fighters get a second chance.

Mother of world’s only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all.