Our mismatched family

Mohamed lost count of how many people he had killed when a commander's wife persuaded him to escape.

Why is Africa building a Great Green Wall?

Eleven countries are planting a wall of trees from east to west across Africa in order to push back the desert - and in Senegal it's already working.

Nigeria’s Ogba Zoo attack: Three policemen killed

The deadly attack is seen as a big blow to Nigeria's efforts to promote tourism.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: SABC sorry for using ‘Zuma ex-wife’ title

South Africa's public broadcaster again apologises to ANC politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,

Ghana beat arch-rivals Nigeria to win WAFU Cup of Nations

Hosts Ghana lift the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on home soil after a 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Nigeria in Sunday's final.

Former ‘heaviest woman’ Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty dies

A hospital in Abu Dhabi confirms the Egyptian's death despite recent weight-loss surgery.

US expands travel ban to include Chad

People from Venezuela and Chad will also now face restrictions on travel to the United States.

Caught in the middle

Violent clashes between government and rebel forces has led to huge civilian displacement.

Sudanese man held over Nashville attack

Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

Sudanese man held over Nashville attack

Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.