Will the next pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Will the next pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Will the next Pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list

A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.

Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice.

Ethiopians are one shock away from catastrophe – UN

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

Ethiopians are one shock away from catastrophe – UN

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

The female prisoners becoming football coaches

A scheme is offering female prisoners in West Africa an opportunity to earn a football coaching badge which could help them get a job after their release.

Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.