‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for ‘spreading false news’

Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons.

John Magufuli: From teacher to president of Tanzania

John Pombe Magufuli, the son of a peasant farmer who became Tanzania's president in 2015, has died aged 61.

John Magufuli: Tanzania’s president dies aged 61 after Covid rumours

Covid-sceptic John Magufuli had not been seen in public for more than two weeks.

Tanzania’s ‘bulldozer’ President John Magufuli

Once praised for his no-nonsense approach, assessments will be coloured by Magufuli's Covid-19 policies.

Eni and Shell: Italian court acquits oil giants in Nigeria corruption case

Eni and Shell are acquitted of corruption charges linked to the purchase of a Nigerian oil field.

Yemen war: Houthis express ‘regret’ for deadly migrant centre fire

The UN wants an independent investigation into the blaze that killed 44 migrants, mostly Ethiopians.

Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

Niger attacks: More than 50 killed in attacks near Malian border

Gunmen opened fire on four vehicles bringing people back from a market in the Tillabéri region.