Tanzanian president John Magufuli’s death came after weeks of denial, but reporting on the fitness of African leaders can be perilous for journalists

Buhari has been ill for most of this year, drastically cutting back his official schedule. This was one event he could not afford to miss

Nigeria votes for a president on Saturday in what may be a historic moment for Africa’s most populous nation as it bids to end years of rigging.

The death of Nigeria’s president Umaru Yar’Adua jeopardises long-awaited reforms of the nation’s decrepit and corruption-ridden oil sector.

Nigeria’s Acting President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as head of state on Thursday following the death of President Umaru Yar’Adua.

Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua death has paved the way for the most hotly contested succession since the country’s return to democracy.

Nigeria president Umaru Yar’Adua has died, an official at his office confirmed late on Wednesday.

Nigeria’s citizens have taken to the internet to air the dirty laundry of ministerial nominees — sparking something that looks a lot like democracy.

Two explosions shook the state governor’s office in Nigeria’s southern oil city of Warri on Monday where amnesty talks were being held.

Nigeria’s powerful state governors pledged their support for Acting President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday, saying he should continue to lead.

Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua arrived back in Abuja on Wednesday after three months in a Saudi Arabian hospital.

Ailing Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua’s doctors are refusing to allow visitors from Abuja to see him in his Jeddah hospital.

Transfer of power to Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria’s acting president is the tonic needed to revive governance in the key oil producer, analysts say.

The African Union on Thursday urged the military in coup-prone Nigeria to respect a decision to hand power to the country’s deputy leader.

Nigeria’s Vice-President, Goodluck Jonathan, took office as acting head of state on Tuesday from ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua.

Nigeria’s Parliament on Tuesday voted to suspend ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua and hand power to his deputy until he is well enough to resume.

A Nigerian minister has called on ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua to transfer power, a senior official said on Thursday.

Nigeria’s Cabinet rallied around ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua on Wednesday, passing a resolution that he remains capable of holding office.

Nigeria’s Senate said on Wednesday President Umaru Yar’Adua should formally notify Parliament about his absence in line with the Constitution.

Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua has been in Saudi Arabia for two months receiving treatment for a heart condition.