Nigeria election: Ballots counted after governor elections vote

Some state governors in the oil-rich nation control budgets larger than those of neighbouring countries.

Nigeria election: Ballots counted after governor elections vote

Some state governors in the oil-rich nation control budgets larger than those of neighbouring countries.

The Gambia lodge fresh appeal in row over player eligibility

The Gambia Football Federation takes its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after claiming Togo's Adewale Olufade should not have played in qualifier.

Ethiopian airliner crashes on way to Kenya

Ethiopian Airlines passenger jet crashes on flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, prime minister sends condolences

Ethiopian Airlines: ‘No survivors’ on crashed Boeing 737

The Boeing 737 Max-8 had 157 people on board, including Kenyans, Britons, Canadians and Americans.

Mansa Musa: The richest man who ever lived

West African king Mansa Musa had more wealth than the Forbes' five richest billionaires combined.

Mansa Musa: The richest man who ever lived

West African king Mansa Musa had more wealth than the Forbes' five richest billionaires combined.

Tunisian health minister resigns over 11 baby deaths

The country's health ministry said evidence suggested 11 newborns all died from septic shock.

Tunisian health minister resigns over 11 baby deaths

The country's health ministry said evidence suggested 11 newborns all died from septic shock.

Algeria sends students home early amid Bouteflika protests

Students are heavily involved in mass demonstrations against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.