The Canada Premier League wants to help develop African talent

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David Clanachan the commissioner of the fledgling Canadian Premier League believes the championship is an ideal destination for young Africans to develop their careers.

What does it mean to be a black traveller?

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Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.

The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria’s capital Abuja

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Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

Antonio Dumas who persuaded five Brazilians to play for Togo dies

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Antonio Dumas the coach who persuaded five Brazilians to play for Togo dies in Guinea at the age of 64.

Angola court orders seizure of Isabel dos Santos’ assets

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The ex-president's billionaire daughter has been targeted in an anti-corruption investigation.

‘I feel complete’ in Uganda – George the Poet

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London-born spoken word artist and podcaster George the Poet reflects on belonging, diaspora and his Ugandan heritage before his first gig in the country.

Africa’s year in pictures 2019

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this year.

UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution

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The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.

Telecom giant MTN accused of paying bribes to Taliban, al-Qaeda

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South African mobile company MTN responds to allegations it paid bribes to al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Gamal Eid: Egypt rights activist ‘attacked and doused in paint by armed men’

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Gamal Eid says his attackers were trying to "silence" him for his criticism of human rights abuses.