Nigeria gang leader behind school kidnapping shot by rivals

Auwalu Daudawa, whose gang abducted over 300 children, is killed while stealing cattle, officials say.

Mali: The world’s ‘most dangerous peacekeeping mission’

British troops have joined what is considered the world's most dangerous UN peacekeeping force in Mali.

How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy

A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.

Stephen Karanja: Kenyan anti-vaccine doctor dies from Covid-19

Dr Stephen Karanja repeatedly said that the jab was "totally unnecessary".

Benin Bronzes: Germany to return looted artefacts to Nigeria

Priceless artefacts are to be returned from next year as a step towards "reconciliation".

African Champions League: Ahly’s Mosimane to face former club Sundowns

Al Ahly and their South African coach Pitso Mosimane will face his former club Mamelodi Sundowns in the Champions League last eight.

Martha Koome – from women’s right campaigner to Supreme Court chief justice

Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome became Kenya's first female chief justice.

African students caught up in India’s Covid-19 crisis share their views

Three African students caught up in India's unfolding Covid-19 crisis share their views from the ground.

Sierra Leone: Mabinty’s mission to stop teen pregnancies

14-year-old Sierra Leonean Mabinty Mambu is using radio to empower and educate girls about teen pregnancy.

Simeon ‘Simy’ Nwankwo: Scoring in Italy but ignored by Nigeria

Simeon 'Simy' Nwankwo is one of the leading scorers in Italy's Serie A but has been told he is not part of Nigeria's plans.