Tens of thousands of people attend the burial of the emir of Kano, one of Nigeria's most revered Muslim leaders and a vocal critic of Boko Haram.

Peter Okwoche went to meet some London-based Nigeria fans who have been packing their bags for Brazil.

Former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt has been charged with rape and sexual assault of minors at a court in South Africa, his lawyer says.

Nomsa Maseko reports on the political will and investment needed to kick-start new farming initiatives in Malawi.

Orange delight, rebel guitars and whisky galore

The UN reports the deaths of 62 migrants, mostly Somali and Ethiopian, off the coast of Yemen in what it says is the region's worst such incident this year.

Mozambican musician Stewart Sukuma talks about what it takes to find success in Africa's music industry.

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is to star in and produce an adaptation of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Americanah.

The emir of Kano, one of Nigeria's most prominent and revered Muslim leaders, and a vocal critic of Boko Haram, has died after a long illness.

New Esperance coach Michel Desabre is confident has side can still qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby discusses the effect of Islamist militant group Boko Haram in Nigeria

Nigeria have injury concerns over Elderson Echiejile and Ahmed Musa just a week ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.

A UN report suggests both sides in the conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) have committed war crimes, but says talk of ethnic cleansing is premature.

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