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The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both.

The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights.

Nigeria's all-women lawyers offering free services to those unable to get bail and people facing long pre-trial detentions.

A young man tells of his harrowing ordeal at the hands of traffickers who tricked him and his parents.

A landmark ruling during a matrimonial case in Kenya acknowledged that housework is work.

Watch Amelie Osborn-Smith describe the moment she was bitten and her relief that she won't lose her foot.

The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?

Professor Willem Hanekom says that the Omicron variant "is spreading extraordinarily fast in South Africa".

The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?

The new variant threatens to overshadow the holiday season as campaigners fight vaccine fears.

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy complains about media outlets mistakenly using his image in stories about Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy.

A bike-share scheme has been setup in Kigali to help lower emissions in Rwanda's capital.

The South African Football Association claims there was a spike in betting during its World Cup qualifier against Ghana.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

Three suicide bombers were among the dead after twin blasts rocked Uganda's capital Kampala on Tuesday.

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.