Many people are left stranded as drivers queue for fuel and commuters wait at bus stations.

China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

The politician's aide alleges he was shot by an officer but police say he stumbled getting into a vehicle.

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

The airlink was re-instated only six years ago after a long period of tension between the neighbours.

Chidimma Adetshina describes her emotional state following xenophobic attacks and a government probe.

From electric scooters to super goggles, how new inventions are helping visitors to Paris 2024 get more out of their Paralympic experience.

Twenty-four people were shot dead and more than 100 others were crushed, the authorities say.

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

Three Ghana coaches, including former Premier League defender John Paintsil, are in a stable condition after a car crash.

Appearing in court, they all denied the charges in relation to last month's deadly demonstrations.

Rights groups say there is an effort to restrict the number of candidates ahead of October's vote.

The United Arab Emirates denies accusations of having links to Sudanese paramilitary group, the RSF.

Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died.

Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest.

The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39.