Nigeria military kills scores of gang members in air and ground raids, spokesman says

The air force says it targeted more than 400 gunmen in a forest as they were planning a village raid.

Afropop star Tems: ‘Women are not respected in the industry’

The Nigerian Grammy award-winner talks rising to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.

Crowd disorder at CHAN raises concerns in Kenya

Ticket sales for some African Nations Championship games in Kenya are suspended after chaotic scenes at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium on Sunday.

Crowd disorder at CHAN raises concerns in Kenya

Ticket sales for some African Nations Championship games in Kenya are suspended after chaotic scenes at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium on Sunday.

Outrage as baby dies after genital mutilation in The Gambia

Two women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the girl's death, police say.

Pilot suspended after being seen ‘drunk and naked’ in Cape Verde

The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde.

Dozens of Malian soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against junta, sources say

The wave of arrests reflect increased tensions within the military government.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.