Caf chief Issa Hayatou to face anti-monopoly charges in Egypt

Egypt's general prosecution refer Caf president Issa Hayatou to the country's Economic Court on charges of violating local anti-monopoly rules.

Somali pirates suspected of first ship hijacking since 2012

A Sri Lankan-flagged tanker is boarded by armed men in the first such hijacking since 2012.

‘My family will starve’

Millions of South Africans risk missing out on social security payments in a scandal over a government contract.

Somalia drought: How 15 minutes of treatment saves lives

Time is running out to help 20 million people facing famine across Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria - and Somalia.

Niger’s opposition leader Hama Amadou jailed in absentia

A court finds Hama Amadou guilty of child smuggling in a trial his lawyers say is a sham.

How can I help?

The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.

How can I help?

The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.

How can I help?

The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.

Tristan Voorspuy killing: Suspect arrested in Kenya

The suspect, Samson Lokayi, has been remanded in custody while investigations continue.

In pictures

Two parts of a statue possibly dating back 3,000 years were found in Cairo last week.