BBC Africa

Frustration among the middles-class is pushing many to want to leave, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

Several African students tell the BBC they were prevented from entering Poland.

Russia has rebuilt military and diplomatic links with the continent in its search for new allies.

Ten girls died in the 2017 fire started by a student trying to get a transfer to another school.

Nigerian student Jessica Orakpo is stuck in Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.

Zimbabwe hits back at Fifa after the southern Africans and Kenya are banned from world football because of governmental interference in the running of the game.

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

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states.

Nigeria's football federation apologises to the women's national side after the Super Falcons suffer extensive delays on their return from a match.

South African Nkosana Makate is in line for a huge pay out after a 14-year court battle with Vodacom.

Holders Nigeria will defend their Women's Nations Cup title, while Botswana, Burkina Faso and Togo qualify for the first time.

A Kenyan proposal hopes to cut the airplay time for foreign music to allow local artists to thrive.

As Kenyans take to social media to lament rising costs, we look at what is behind the rising cost of living.

Dozens more are injured after sticks of dynamite in a market near the mine blew up, officials say.

President Buhari says the success of local rice production means prices will drop - but they haven't.

Why suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has fallen out of favour in Nigeria.

The ex-footballer was shot dead in his taxi - a job that highlighted post-retirement challenges.

What it is like trying to do a job in a culture where women traditionally take second place to men.

The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said.

Motorcyclist Fehintoluwa Okegbenie jumped on her beloved motorcycle and rode through 22 states in Nigeria in just seven days.