Nigerian ‘children killed’ after car hits Easter parade in Gombe

The driver reportedly ploughed into the procession because it was blocking the road in northern Nigeria.

The RedFourth Chorus rocks Nairobi’s streets with its songs

Meet the choir in Nairobi promoting peace and education.

Nine-year-old Nigerian chef: ‘I want to make food for the president’

Nine-year-old chef Sammy started cooking two years ago and now works with local orphanages in Lagos.

Nine-year-old Nigerian chef: ‘I want to make food for the president’

Nine-year-old chef Sammy started cooking two years ago and now works with local orphanages in Lagos.

African women on the shame of hair loss

It is a topic shrouded in shame, but traction alopecia may affect one-third of women of African descent.

Innovative child malaria vaccine to be tested in Malawi

The treatment, developed over 30 years, is the first to give partial protection to children, WHO says.

Algeria protests: Police ‘detain top businessmen’

The four are being held in connection with a corruption investigation, state TV says.

Algeria protests: Police ‘detain top businessmen’

Five wealthy tycoons are being held in connection with a corruption investigation, state TV says.

Nigeria Football Federation helping Kelechi Nwakali sort visa issue

Nigeria Football Federation is helping Arsenal's Kelechi Nwakali deal with a visa issue that has seen him stranded in the country since March.

Nigeria Football Federation helping Kelechi Nwakali sort visa issue

Nigeria Football Federation is helping Arsenal's Kelechi Nwakali deal with a visa issue that has seen him stranded in the country since March.