In Nigeria's northern Kano State, an unusual form of football is changing lives. Skate soccer is a fast-paced six-a-side sport which combines skateboards and the beautiful game.
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Police say a group of men are luring women for dates but later robbing and kidnapping them.
Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.
Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.
Joshlin Smith is yet to be found more than a year after she went missing from her home.
Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
Documents found inside the boat washed ashore in St Vincent and the Grenadines indicate the migrants were from Mali.