Netflix’s Young, Famous & African creator on African success

The co-creator of the Netflix show Young, Famous & African spoke to us about the show's success.

Government’s withdrawal of Nigeria from global basketball is ‘heart-wrenching’

The decision by Nigeria's government to withdraw the nation from all international basketball is "heart-wrenching", says Upe Atosu.

Somalia’s first female pilot: ‘People thought it was a man flying the plane’

Asli Hassan Abade made history in 1976 by becoming the first female military pilot in Somalia and in Africa.

Rwandan genocide fugitive Protais Mpiranya confirmed dead

Protais Mpiranya led the presidential guard that killed the then-PM and 10 Belgian peacekeepers.

Floribert Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

The body of Floribert Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.

Google Translate adds 24 new languages

Ten African languages are among the additions to the US tech giant's interpretation tool.

Ipob: Nigerian ‘media warriors’ call for killings on social media over Biafra

The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.

Floyd Mayweather plans to open boxing academy in Nigeria

American Floyd Mayweather is planning to establish a boxing academy in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country.

Astou Sokhna’s death: Three Senegal midwives convicted

There was national outrage when Astou Sokhna and her unborn baby died after a traumatic labour.

Al Ahly appeal to Cas about African Champions League final in Morocco

Egyptian club Al Ahly appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision to host the African Champions League final in Morocco.