Tiwa Savage: I always wanted to be an actor

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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

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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’

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

Chad’s military ruler wins presidential poll

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

The fight to save the African penguin

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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

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

Blooms, balls and blunts: Africa’s top shots

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

Chad’s military ruler wins presidential poll

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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

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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

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