Nigeria's football championship is suspended indefinitely because of a referees' strike in protest at a leadership crisis in the game.

After months of speculation over the marriage crisis between Christ Embassy’s Pastor, Chris Oyakhilome and wife, a new report claims the latter has now filed for a divorce in a London court. In an exclusive report published by Cable News, the wife is seeking a divorce on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour” and “adultery”. She ...

South African artist Hendrik Gericke puts a spotlight on iconic musical legends from South Africa in these incredible monochrome illustrations.

A South African court convicts four men of trying to murder Rwanda's former army chief, Gen Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa. Here's the story in 15 seconds.

Senegal has confirmed its first Ebola case one week after closing its borders with Guinea over fears that the deadly outbreak could spread.

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The Somali language only got an alphabet in 1972. Now, breakaway Somaliland is fighting to establish a literary tradition, with the help of a book fair.

Southwest Airlines has enough surplus leather to fill the Empire State Building. The airline is using it to save Africa.

Residents of Guinea's second-biggest city riot after the market was sprayed with disinfectant in a bid to halt the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.