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Rights group says perpetrators ‘must be held to account’, a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.

Conservative party leader, who grew up in Nigeria and US, says she has not renewed her Nigerian passport in decades

The Super Falcons secured their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a gripping final against Morocco. What is the secret to the squad’s soaraway success?

African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity, cut transaction costs, open new business opportunities and promote social inclusion. They also help societies tackle grand challenges such as climate change and persistent…

Super Falcons were two goals down to Morocco in the final but comeback repaid Justine Madugu’s faith in his team

Armed banditry in Nigeria has escalated into a full-blown security crisis, particularly in the north-west and north-central regions. What began as sporadic attacks has now morphed into coordinated campaigns of terror affecting entire communities.

Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday.

Democratic consolidation is a continuing struggle, in Africa as elsewhere. The turn to democracy gained momentum in Africa in the late 1980s and early 1990s but has petered out since. Can new generations turn the tide?

Nigeria claim their tenth WAFCON title, ‘Mission X’, as they come from behind to beat Morocco 3-2 in Rabat.