Eric Wainaina: I’m better than any global pop star

A lack of money can stop artists reaching a global audience, says the Kenyan musician.

Anger over death of Algeria hunger-striking activist Kamel Eddine Fekhar

The Berber activist endured great suffering and neglect since his detention in March, his lawyer says.

Ramadan: Providing food for Dakar’s hungry commuters

A Senegalese group is providing snacks and drinks to Dakar's hungry commuters during Ramadan.

Burkina Faso’s Aristide Bance makes Guinea’s Horoya his 22nd club

Burkina Faso striker Aristide Bance joins Horoya making the Guinean side the 22nd club of his Guinea.

Burkina Faso’s Aristide Bance makes Guinea’s Horoya his 22nd club

Burkina Faso striker Aristide Bance joins Horoya making the Guinean side the 22nd club of his Guinea.

Africa Cup of Nations: Sessegnon named in Benin squad

Stephane Sessegnon is in Benin's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations despite being suspended for their opening game in Egypt.

How Nigeria and its president are being held to ransom

Tackling kidnapping is Muhammadu Buhari's biggest challenge as he is sworn in for another four years.

How Nigeria and its president are being held to ransom

Tackling kidnapping is Muhammadu Buhari's biggest challenge as he is sworn in for another four years.

Buhari’s Nigeria: ‘Lack of jobs is making us going hungry’

Nigerians decry rising unemployment as President Muhammadu Buhari starts a second term in office.

Buhari’s Nigeria: ‘Lack of jobs is making us going hungry’

Nigerians decry rising unemployment as President Muhammadu Buhari starts a second term in office.