Four men held over child-marriage in Sierra Leone set to appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband…
More cows than pupils – what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so…
‘Motherhood should not be the end of anyone’s story’
After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users…
Influx of migrants to Ceuta gives Spain diplomatic headache
The incident has sparked concern in Europe while Spain also faces a challenge in…
Freestyle fundamentals with Nigeria’s national champion
Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first…
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria
The incident took place in the country's northwest Sokoto state, with many of the…
Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
Uganda Police Force At least three people have died after a vehicle collided with…
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Agadez governorate/Facebook At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part…
‘Greatest feeling ever’: Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at Spain draw
Michel Mvondo/BBC The streets of Cape Verde's capital, Praia, shook to the deafening sounds…
New York City’s ‘Little Senegal’ comes together for World Cup
Senegalese in the US are coming together in New York's 'Little Senegal' to celebrate…
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
Nigeria’s president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency…
Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to…
The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the…
Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard
Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World…
