The leader of the group said they had come to claim Africa's stolen property from a Paris museum.

Ghanaian artist AY Poyoo is a comedian turn musician and a self-proclaimed face of Ghanaian hip-hop scene.

Félicien Kabuga was arrested in Paris in May after 26 years on the run - police say he used 28 aliases.

Ernest Bai Koroma is among more than 100 people named by an inquiry into corruption allegations.

Ajara Samba plays international football for The Gambia, studies and works as she aims to break into sports administration in the future.

Africa's most populous country is set to mark 60 years of independence from British rule.

The health body's "robust" investigation will cover allegations against aid workers tackling Ebola.

More than 30 elephants were found lying on their stomachs, according to wildlife officials.

The loss of 2.2 million jobs is unprecedented since recording the figure began in 2008.

South Africa’s former president has repeatedly refused to testify at the corruption commission.

A Cameroonian footballer is arrested in Mauritius for attempting to illegally obtain a Mauritian passport.

A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

The president says pupil safety has to be guaranteed before Covid-19 school restrictions can lift.

Militants from an Islamic State-linked group strapped explosives to the animal to target a governor.

Former Sierra Leone captain Mohamed Kallon wants to change the perception of black coaches after earning his Uefa Pro Licence.

Reverend June Major has gone on hunger strike twice to demand that the church take action against her alleged attacker who still practises as a priest

South Africa's defence minister was accused of misusing state resources for party political business.

The Islamic State group said it was behind the ambush on a convoy of government officials.

Israel Adesanya expertly picks apart Paulo Costa to retain his middleweight title and extend his perfect professional record to 20-0 at UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi.

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.