Mozambique Palma attack: ‘I had to pay a bribe to flee’

Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.

Nigeria: Thirty bodies found after boat accident in Kebbi state

About 150 people were on the vessel and at least 20 have reportedly been rescued.

Jacob Zuma: South Africa’s ex-president pleads not guilty for multi-billion dollar arms deal

South Africa's former president is accused of corruption over a contract worth $5bn.

Basketball Africa League: US rapper J Cole’s deal with Patriots ends

US rapper J Cole will miss the Basketball Africa League play-offs as his contract with Rwanda's Patriot BBC comes to an end.

Nigeria step in to host African Athletics Championships

Nigeria step in to host the African Athletics Championships in Lagos ahead of Olympic qualifying deadline.

Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

Dead children washed up on Libya beach, says charity

Photos reportedly show the bodies of people who tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

DR Congo’s Goma volcano: ‘It’s a miracle that so little lava came out’

Volcanologist Dario Tedesco says that Goma is one of the most dangerous cities to live in because of natural disasters.

George Floyd: Two Africans share their thoughts one year later

A year since the video of George Floyd's death surfaced, two Africans discuss what has changed.

Mali’s coup leader Assimi Goïta seizes power again

The interim president and PM have been removed from office by the man who led last year's coup.