Gambia cough syrup deaths: ‘She is gone.’

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Parents of Gambia's cough syrup victims narrate the last moments of their children.

World Cup 2022: Senegal dedicate win to Papa Bouba Diop

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Senegal players dedicate their World Cup win over Ecuador to the late Papa Bouba Diop, who starred for the country at the 2002 finals.

Nigerian police chief Usman Alkali Baba sentenced to prison

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A judge rules Usman Alkali Baba should spend three months in jail unless he reinstates an officer.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Author warns about ‘epidemic of self-censorship’

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says it could lead to "the death of learning and the death of creativity".

Davido son’s drowning: Could tragedy improve Nigeria safety for swimmers?

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Nigerians consider how to prevent drowning accidents after the son of the Afrobeats star died in a pool.

Somalia meteorite: Joy as scientists find two new elements

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Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.

Janusz Walus stabbed in South African prison

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Janusz Walus is stabbed and wounded days before he was due to be released on parole.

Malawi rolls out world’s first malaria vaccine

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RTS,S jab will be given to five to 17-month-olds across the southern African nation.

Tunisia 1-0 France: Tunisia upset France but fail to qualify

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Tunisia record a remarkable victory over defending world champions France, but it is not enough to seal qualification to the World Cup last 16.

South Africa hero Chris Hani’s monument vandalised

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The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani.