South Africa’s Desmond Tutu turns 90 years old

Looking back at some of Desmond Tutu's memorable quotes.

In pictures: The life of Ndakasi, a gorilla who went viral

The mountain gorilla who shot to global fame after posing for a relaxed selfie with a ranger has died.

Nobel Literature Prize 2021: Abdulrazak Gurnah named winner

The Swedish Academy praised him for his "uncompromising" writings on the effects of colonialism.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Celebrating his 90th birthday

South Africa is celebrating Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s 90th birthday on Thursday.

Ajagba: Nigerian on punching harder than sparring partner Tyson Fury

Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba on punching harder than sparring partner Tyson Fury and his upcoming bout with Frank Sanchez.

Nigeria’s #EndSars protests: How they failed

A year after the massive #EndSars protests many complain that police brutality remains a problem.

Ivermectin: How false science created a Covid ‘miracle’ drug

Thousands worldwide have taken ivermectin to fight Covid. But what's the evidence?

Malaria vaccine: ‘Let’s save lives, let’s work together’

People across Africa react to news that the continent's children will be vaccinated against malaria.

Zitouna TV: Tunisian station shut down after host reads anti-dictator poem

Zitouna TV has been raided, days after a host was arrested for reading an anti-dictator poem.

Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect African children

After years of trials, the vaccine has shown potential to save tens of thousands of children's lives.