‘My fans saved my life’

The lifting of US sanctions after two decades brings hope to cancer patients and crippled businesses.

Knitting ‘knockers’ for Kenyan breast cancer survivors

Meet the knitting group helping Kenyan women with breast cancer.

US Navy Seals ‘investigated for murder over Mali army death’

Reports say the death of a 34-year-old US army officer in Mali is being investigated as a murder.

African football mourns death of Burkina Faso goalkeeper Soulama Abdoulaye

African football mourns the death of former Burkina Faso goalkeeper Soulama Abdoulaye who died from a long illness in hospital in Bobo-Dioulasso aged 37.

Mogadishu bombings: Top Somali officials fired over deadly blasts

The police chief and the head of intelligence are sacked after a series of deadly bombings.

DR Congo’s Kasai conflict: ‘Millions face starvation without aid’

The UN food agency head says hundreds of thousands of children could die in the coming months.

Holiday home

The 2CV is a vintage French car. But it is the car of choice for taxi drivers in the African island of Madagascar.

Brave Takam succumbs to Joshua

Britain's Anthony Joshua stops Carlos Takam in round 10 to successfully defend his IBF and WBA heavyweight world titles in Cardiff.

Chimpanzees among 33 breeds selected for special protection

The Convention of Migratory Species includes chimpanzees, leopards and vultures on its list.