Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The Ndimande brothers returned after a lengthy battle to block their extradition from Eswatini.

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

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

Two months ago, a military helicopter plummeted in a dense forest, killing eight people.

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

Alex Iwobi says Nigeria will have to "lock up" Gabon striker, and his former Arsenal team-mate, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when the sides meet in African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.

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

They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.

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

Former world number two Ons Jabeur announces that she is pregnant with her first child.

As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.