Nigeria kidnappings: Security forces rescue six victims abducted waiting for train

The authorities continue to search for the more than 20 still being held after a weekend attack.

Teacher charged with abuse after BBC Radio 4 investigation

Fresh accusations emerge in South Africa after a BBC series exposed alleged abuse at UK schools.

Biafra quest fuels Nigeria conflict: Too scared to marry and bury bodies

Residents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life.

LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba: Kenyan police make more arrests

Four people have now been detained after Edwin Chiloba's body was found dumped in a metal box.

South Africa’s apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.

Ivory Coast’s President Ouattara welcomes home troops ‘pardoned’ by Mali

Mali's junta leader pardoned the soldiers after a court convicted them of undermining state security.

Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars.

Nigerian schools: Flogged for speaking my mother tongue

Nigeria wants local languages to replace English in primary education, but some say it's not practical.

South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself.