Africa Live: Tinubu rejects Nigerian criminal stereotype

The Nigerian president says his compatriots are "victims of mislabelling" and are misrepresented - and more stories.

Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Guinea – Mohamed Bayo nets dramatic winner

Mohamed Bayo nets an injury-time winner as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ecowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc

The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.

Afcon 2023: Mauritania out to make more history with boss ‘like Jose Mourinho’

Mauritania are full of belief as they prepare for their Afcon 2023 last-16 tie thanks to boss Amir Abdou, who is like Jose Mourinho, says defender Lamine Ba.

The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.

Afcon 2023: Angola 3-0 Namibia – Gelson Dala nets twice to book quarter-final place

Gelson Dala scores twice as Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations, as both sides had a man sent off.

Afcon 2023: Nigeria 2-0 Cameroon – Super Eagles in to quarter-finals after Ademola Lookman double

Ademola Lookman's double gives Nigeria victory over Cameroon in a heavyweight clash in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso thanks Russia for ‘priceless gift’ of wheat

It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa.

Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country.

How Kenya’s judges stood up to President William Ruto

Following weeks of bitter rows, two separate courts have ruled against the government.