Letter from Africa: Ghanaians leave nothing to chance for the New Year

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The churches were packed as people prayed for a good start to the year, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

Nigeria-Cameroon border grenade blast kills nine

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Twenty-six people were wounded in the blast on the Nigeria-Cameroon border, an official says.

Nigeria-Cameroon border grenade blast kills nine

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Twenty-six people were wounded in the blast on the Nigeria-Cameroon border, an official says.

Teaching school kids to be entrepreneurs

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Children are learning how to run their own businesses while they are still at school.

Libya conflict: Rebel forces ‘seize strategic city Sirte’

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Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces say they have taken Sirte from fighters loyal to the Tripoli government.

American rapper Ludacris becomes Gabonese citizen

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An increasing number of African-American celebrities are taking up the nationality of African countries.

American rapper Ludacris becomes Gabonese citizen

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An increasing number of African-American celebrities are taking up the nationality of African countries.

Kenya arrests intruders in UK army camp ‘break-in’ attempt

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Three men are being interrogated over an attempt to break into a British base in central Kenya.

African photography: Colonial food, cock fights and crowded buses

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An exhibition of African photography reflects politics, past times and personal relations.

Libya conflict: Turkey sends troops to shore up UN-backed government

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Turkish forces will support the UN-backed government in Libya as it battles an insurgency.