Nigeria’s Pidgin language movie ‘Mami Wata’ aims for the Oscars

Motorists in Nigeria face huge queues at petrol stations across major cities as frustration grows over the multi-headed crises dragging on the country's economy. Also, known locally as the Mendzang, the xylophone has a small but dedicated following in Cameroon. And we head out on the road with the roaming chef and former Kenyan rugby star, Dennis Ombachi.

Northern Nigerian communities who have lost faith in the struggling security forces' ability to protect them are increasingly setting up vigilante groups to battle insurgents themselves. Also, rap is gaining ground in Egypt and although the scene is still overwhelmingly dominated by men, women are increasingly picking up the mic. And Kenya's birds of prey are falling prey to encroaching human activity. Some conservationists fear it may be too late to roll back the damage

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrived in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, on Friday to begin a three day visit of Africa's most populous nation.

From backstage to the spotlight; a young chap emerges filled with passion for dance and upcoming young stars. Osawere Austin took GuardianTV on his journey from grass to grace and the challenges he faced to reach stardom.

The UN General Assembly has voted to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and requested the Security Council approve membership. The US is expected to veto the measure in the Security Council.

A police force in a Madrid commuter town has become an example to others in Europe on how to prevent institutional racism.