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Nigeria-born football coach Obi Ojimadu says his children were traumatised after fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Nigerian students in Ukraine plead for help leaving Kherson as food, medicine and water run low.

Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is the latest hot sound from Africa, following the global success of Afrobeats.

The BBC has identified a number of female protesters who have been physically and sexually assaulted by security forces in Sudan.

Johnson ole Kiyaipi was buried with full military honours yet his death has not been publicly acknowledged.

One man is challenging Nigerians' belief in magic after a wave of killings that has gripped the country.

Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems.

Cobhams Asuquo is now one of Nigeria's leading music figures but started his career behind the scenes.

After years of authoritarian rule, there are signs of change under the country's first female leader.

The BBC's Salim Kikeke spoke to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan about her first year in charge.

President Ramaphosa says the country has been asked to mediate in the conflict in Ukraine.

The BBC's Esther Akello Ogola explains how the lack of safety for women in public spaces in Kenya has been problematic for years.

The Mauritius cycling team are determined to race at the African Road Championships in Egypt despite having 12 competition bicycles stolen in South Africa.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Nigeria international Sylvester Igboun becomes the first African footballer to leave the Russian Premier League following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Diébédo Francis Kéré says receiving the Pritzker Prize has made him the "happiest man on this planet".

Ukraine's embassies in some African countries have been told to stop recruiting combat volunteers.

A misleading photo has been used by some to suggest the continent should support Russia in Ukraine.

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech rejects the chance to play for Morocco in their 2022 World Cup play-off against DR Congo.

Sonia Mugabo left her job in New York to come back to home to Rwanda and start her own fashion brand.