At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid

Conflict between nomadic herders and settled farmers over land and resources are common in the region.

Disbelief as Nigeria urges prayer to end food shortages

The agriculture ministry calls on divine intervention to achieve food security, angering many.

South Africa win WTC to land first major title

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

UN tight-lipped on outcome of talks with Congolese rebels

Little detail was released but the UN says the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful end to the crisis.

How Trump’s Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword

US aid to Africa has been cut and now defence is in Trump's sights - but it may prove more costly.

Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over blogger’s killing

An investigation is under way into what really happened to Albert Ojwang in a police cell.

Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents

The boy travelled to Ghana from London in March 2024 after being told a relative was ill.

Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents

The boy travelled to Ghana from London in March 2024 after being told a relative was ill.

Burundi’s ruling party wins every seat in poll as rivals say democracy ‘killed’

Burundi is set to have a one-party parliament following a poll that the opposition says was rigged.