The Nigerians worried about a bill to outlaw cross-dressing

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LGBTQ+ Nigerians fear what might happen if a proposal to ban cross-dressing is adopted by parliament.

Commonwealth Games: Ferdinand Omanyala embraces rival Akani Simbine ‘like a brother’

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Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala credits rival Akani Simbine for inspiring him to believe he can beat the world's best over 100m.

What now for al-Qaeda?

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The BBC's security correspondent looks at what can be expected from al-Qaeda now its leader has been killed.

Kenya Election 2022: ‘I woke up to threats of being gang-raped.’

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Sexual harassment is one of the challenges Kenyan women politicians face when campaigning.

Commonwealth Games: Kenya make ‘great start’ to 3×3 basketball journey

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Veteran Hilda Indasi believes Kenya's men and women have represented Africa well in the maiden 3x3 basketball at the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games: Gambian athletes miss 100m amid visa woes

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Six Commonwealth Games competitors have been held up abroad, with five missing the 100m heats.

Benni McCarthy: New Manchester United role will ‘inspire kids back home’

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Benni McCarthy's appointment as a Man Utd coach will be an 'out-of-this-world experience', says former Red Quinton Fortune.

Ayman al-Zawahiri: Who was al-Qaeda leader killed by US?

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A former eye surgeon from Egypt, he took over the terror network after the killing of Osama Bin Laden in 2011.

Kenya election 2022: Kikuyus split between Ruto and Odinga

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The outgoing president's decision to back his one-time rival in elections has caused huge controversy.

Aliku Ogorchukwu: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice

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The wife of the 39-year-old, whose killing was filmed in broad daylight, says her heart is aching.