‘I always wanted to be an actor’ – Tiwa Savage

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage talks to the BBC about her acting debut in the film Water & Garri.

Harry and Meghan begin three-day Nigeria visit

The couple's visit to promote the Invictus Games comes after the duke made a short visit to London.

‘Seeing others like me, it gives me joy’

A Nigerian solider finds friends and familiar stories when he starts competing in para-sport.

Chad’s military ruler wins presidential poll

Gen Mahamat Déby's victory means that the 34-year rule of his family will continue.

The fight to save the African penguin

Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all, scientists warn.

Blooms, balls and blunts: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Chad’s military ruler wins presidential poll

Gen Mahamat Déby's victory means that the 34-year rule of his family will continue.

Guinea seal final men’s football spot at Paris 2024

Guinea clinch the final spot in the men's football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games with a play-off win over Indonesia.

South Africa wins legal row over shipwreck silver

A UK-based company raised the £34m ($42m) worth of silver from the SS Tilawa, which sank in 1942.

South Africa wins legal row over shipwreck silver

A UK-based company raised the £34m ($42m) worth of silver from the SS Tilawa, which sank in 1942.