South African artist defends ‘Nazi Mandela’ work

It depicts the former South African president doing a Nazi salute superimposed on a Nazi flag.

“I’d rather help Somalia than play for them”

Liban Abdi admits he would love to play for Somalia but with uncertain situation in the country he is better placed to help the nation off the pitch.

Cercle Brugge sign Togo’s Serge Gakpe to ‘share experience’

Newly-promoted Belgian side Cercle Brugge sign Togo international Serge Gakpe to share his experience with younger players.

Migrant crisis: Scores drown off Libyan coast

The survivors, including children, are now reportedly in "arbitrary detention" in Libya.

Global hunger increasing, UN warns

One in nine people in the world is undernourished, according to a UN report.

Ethiopia-Eritrea border reopens after 20 years

Key crossing points between the ex-enemies open more than 20 years after war forced their closure.

Can Nigeria’s ‘rainmakers’ really control the weather?

In certain parts of Nigeria, "rainmakers" or "rainpushers" are held in high regard. But can they control the rain?

The entrepreneur creating Ghana’s next generation of inventors

Charles Ofori Antimpem is the inventor of a science set which is the size and price of a textbook which he now hopes to share with children across Africa.

The entrepreneur creating Ghana’s next generation of inventors

Charles Ofori Antimpem is the inventor of a science set which is the size and price of a textbook which he now hopes to share with children across Africa.

Everything stacks up in California

FreelandBuck has designed Stack House, a four-storey home that tumbles down a Los Angeles hillside