Imo state won by Nigeria's APC, election results expected in Bayelsa and Kogi
Saturday's elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging.
1970-01-01 08:00
Amoako Boafo - the Ghanaian artist who has exhibited in space
The rags to riches story of Amoako Boafo, whose portraits of black subjects now command mega prices.
1970-01-01 08:00
Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate
Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan conflict: Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Darfur
Witnesses accused the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting and killing non-Arabs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Agoa Forum: Has the US trade pact benefited Africa?
The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.
1970-01-01 08:00
Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages
Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya's school floggings: The children suffering from a hidden epidemic
BBC Africa Eye investigates an increase in severe and sometimes deadly beatings at Kenyan schools.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan conflict: RSF takes control of Nyala in Darfur
The paramilitary RSF seizes key trade hub Nyala from the army, despite the start of peace talks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life
Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai face run-off vote
Incumbent George Weah will face Joseph Boakai, separated by around 7,000 votes in the first round.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss
Many Nigerians have different names on different documents - which can be problematic for politicians.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan conflict: Ethnic cleansing committed in Darfur, UK says
Analysis of satellite images provides evidence that dozens of Darfur villages have been burned down.
1970-01-01 08:00