One of world’s last northern white rhinos retired from breeding scheme

Najin, 32, has been part of a programme in Kenya trying to save her species from extinction.

Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?

How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name.

The ancient African queens who are inspiring young people

Illustrator Onyinye Iwu has been creating art of ancient queens to show they are still relevant today.

Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools.

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigeria separatist pleads not guilty to terrorism

Nnamdi Kanu's Indigenous People of Biafra group is viewed as a terror organisation by authorities.

Rival Sudan protesters take to streets of Khartoum

Protesters come out to back a civilian-led government and reject calls for the military to take charge.

Rose named after 18th Century African gardener

Campaigners and breeders believe the rose is the first named after a black individual in the UK

Patson Daka: Zambia striker calls Leicester team-mate Jamie Vardy ‘an inspiration’

Zambia striker Patson Daka says it is a "big privilege" to learn from his Leicester city team-mate Jamie Vardy since joining the Premier League club.

Why separatists in Cameroon and Nigeria have united

Armed militias in the two countries are said to be helping each other with weapons and intelligence.

Covid: Virus may have killed 80k-180k health workers, WHO says

The global health body says healthcare workers should be prioritised for vaccination.