Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with its embassy recently coming under attack.
1970-01-01 08:00
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa's Julius Malema celebrates 10 years of the EFF
Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France
The French foreign minister says the coup is not 'final' as Niger's army backs the plotters.
1970-01-01 08:00
Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row
The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger guards blockade president's palace - reports
It is not yet clear if this was an attempt by presidential guards to seize power.
1970-01-01 08:00
Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court
The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties
Wagner fighters overseeing Malian troops are accused of targeting civilians and other rights abuses.
1970-01-01 08:00
Douala building: Distress as collapse kills 33 in Cameroon
Thirty-three people are confirmed dead after a building collapsed onto another in the city of Douala.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan's Darfur terror: The radio presenter who gave birth and kept walking
A radio presenter in Sudan has a baby by the road as she flees militias she says killed her other sons.
1970-01-01 08:00
Douala building: Shock as collapse kills 12 in Cameroon
Rescuers will make sure no-one is left beneath the rubble, vows a top official in the city of Douala.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya Azimio demonstrations: Two dead in Kenya anti-government protests
Clashes between police and protesters lead to two deaths in the city of Kisimu.
1970-01-01 08:00