Africa

Nicolas Jackson, nicknamed Neymar by his young contemporaries back in Senegal, is looking to fire Chelsea to European glory this season.

The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.

Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.

Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt

The emir of Kano is one of Nigeria's most respected traditional leaders but there is a tussle for the throne.

The blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.

The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.

Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.

The lack of progress in the case of an alleged rape of a seven-year-old has sparked angry protests.

There are "horrific videos" of "armed men executing civilians in cold blood", the UN's Volker Türk says.

The hunters were on their way home when they were stopped by vigilantes in an attack that shocked Nigeria.

The hunters were on their way home when they were stopped by vigilantes in an attack that shocked Nigeria.