The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

13.11.2025 03:30 Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis

13.11.2025 03:30 Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.

'It's their loss': South African leader hits back at Trump's decision to skip G20 summit

12.11.2025 18:15 Trump said it was a "total disgrace" that South Africa was hosting this month's summit.

At least six die in crush at Ghana military recruitment event

12.11.2025 18:15 Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.

Nigerians praise young soldier for standing up to powerful minister

12.11.2025 18:15 The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike's political stature.

Nigeria boycott training before World Cup play-off

12.11.2025 18:15 Nigeria players refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon in a row over outstanding payments.

Brothers charged with South African rapper's murder after extradition

12.11.2025 18:15 The Ndimande brothers returned after a lengthy battle to block their extradition from Eswatini.

From YouTube team to the Prem: Ndiaye's unusual run to the top

12.11.2025 18:15 The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him.

'His aura is amazing' - Iwobi on Aubameyang

12.11.2025 18:15 Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his "big brother" at Arsenal.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

12.11.2025 18:15 From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader given 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial

12.11.2025 09:00 They were not in court and have described the charges against them as “a legal farce”.

How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockade

12.11.2025 09:00 Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

'There was a state of terror': Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre

11.11.2025 23:15 "I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling," says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher.

Investigators blame bad weather for helicopter crash that killed two ministers in Ghana

11.11.2025 23:15 Two months ago, a military helicopter plummeted in a dense forest, killing eight people.

Anger over 'wanted notice' for Nigeria's ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva

11.11.2025 23:15 His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.