How a street painter from Benin got an art exhibition in Finland

How Louis Houenoude went from being a barber shop sign painter in Benin to having an exhibition in Finland.

Colobus monkeys in Kenya ‘threatened by humans’

A conservationist is providing a safe space for colobus monkeys in Kenya.

Mercy Akide-Udoh: African legend calls for more games for Nigeria’s women

African legend Mercy Akide-Udoh, says preparation must be a priority for Nigeria's women's team to avoid an early exit at this year's Women's World Cup.

Mercy Akide-Udoh: African legend calls for more games for Nigeria’s women

African legend Mercy Akide-Udoh, says preparation must be a priority for Nigeria's women's team to avoid an early exit at this year's Women's World Cup.

Ethiopian teen breaks 22-year-old record

Ethiopian teenager Samuel Tefera breaks Hicham El Guerrouj's 22-year-old 1500m indoor world record with a stunning display in Birmingham.

Sri Lanka’s last-wicket win stuns SA

Kusal Perera hits an unbeaten 153 as Sri Lanka chase 304 to claim a stunning one-wicket win over South Africa in the first Test in Durban.

Nigeria election 2019: Appeal for calm after shock delay

Political parties vent anger at the election commission after voting is postponed at the 11th hour.

Zimbabwe flooding: Nine rescued from Kadoma mine shaft

Hope had faded for dozens trapped underground after a dam burst nearby.

Anger and frustration after poll delay

Disbelief turned to outrage as news of the one-week delay in the presidential vote began to spread.

Nigeria election 2019: Poll halted in last-minute drama

The country's electoral commission announces the move just hours before voting was due to begin.