Kenya court upholds Kenyatta poll win

The main opposition has rejected the ruling, saying it will not recognise the new government.

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe ignores party deadline to quit

Zimbabwe's president has defied calls to resign, and his party summons its MPs to discuss impeachment.

Tattoos, piercing and dreadlocks on Egypt’s streets

What's the new hair craze? Young Egyptians know it all.

How great is China’s influence?

The news that the head of Zimbabwe's military visited China days before it took power has sparked questions.

Mohamed Salah: Egypt striker carries hopes of a nation at World Cup

Mohamed Salah, who has never even seen Egypt play in a World Cup, will carry the expectations of a nation when they compete at Russia 2018.

Taking things up a gear

Volkswagen Home is a new philosophy and approach to presenting Volkswagen cars

A safe bet

This new landmark in Venlo, Holland, unites imaginative architecture, state-of-the-art sustainability and optimal user experience in one concept

Diamond Schmitt takes centre stage

The walls of this unique theatre in Toronto can change colour to match the mood of the production on the stage

‘We need a new president’

The 93-year-old president fails to resign, and has vowed to stay in power for several weeks.

Robert Mugabe fails to resign during live televised speech

The embattled president vows to stay on, despite widespread speculation that he would announce his resignation.