Gabon approves law allowing junta leader to contest elections
An election is tentatively scheduled for August next year to transition the country to civilian rule.
Mali wins $160m in mining dispute after detaining British businessman
Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago.
Senegal’s radical government claims ‘large victory’ in legislative polls
A victory for the ruling party gives the president a strong mandate to implement promised reforms.
Grieving UK parents appeal to Nigerian sextortion criminals
Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year.
Who wins when Nigeria’s richest man takes on the ‘oil mafia’?
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.
Who wins when Nigeria’s richest man takes on the ‘oil mafia’?
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.
Who wins when Nigeria’s richest man takes on the ‘oil mafia’?
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.
Tanzanian rescuers send water through holes to building collapse trapped
Eighty-four people have been rescued while 13 have died so far in Tanzania's biggest city.
Miss Nigeria’s pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
Chidimma Adetshina faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.
‘I may not be human but I sing from my soul’ – AI divides African musicians
Some pioneers see it as opportunity but others fear the continent's creativity will be stripped for profit.