Dapchi girls: Freed Nigerian girls tell of kidnap ordeal

What the Dapchi schoolgirls have said about their time in the hands of Boko Haram militants.

Sarkozy’s ‘hell’ over Libya payment claims

The ex-president is being probed over claims he received illegal campaign funds from Libya's Gaddafi.

South Africa and the fable of the Guptas

The tale of how the Gupta family wormed its way into the heart of South Africa - and then vanished.

Water power: How one pump is helping an entire community

In Niger, the presence of clean water is helping to wash away some of a village's worries.

Water power: How one pump is helping an entire community

In Niger, the presence of clean water is helping to wash away some of a village's worries.

Ghana computer teacher’s chalkboard Microsoft Word inspires

Meet the Ghanaian teacher who went viral thanks to his chalkboard version of Microsoft Word.

Sarkozy investigated over Libya payments

The ex-French president allegedly received illegal campaign funds from Libya's Colonel Gaddafi.

Caf Champions League groups are ready after draw in Cairo

Holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco pull debutants AS Port of Togo in the Confederation of African Football's Champions League draws.

Toure pulls out of Ivory Coast return due to ‘family reasons’

Yaya Toure says he pulled out of the Ivory Coast squad for their forthcoming friendly matches against Togo and Moldova due to 'family reasons'.

Africa agrees deal for Continental Free Trade Area

It is hoped the deal could boost industry and make more than a billion people more prosperous.