Somalia piracy: How foreign powers are tackling it

Foreign navies have played a key role in curbing piracy off Somalia's coast, writes the BBC's Anne Soy.

Somalia piracy: How foreign powers are tackling it

Foreign navies have played a key role in curbing piracy off Somalia's coast, writes the BBC's Anne Soy.

South Africa protests to Rwanda over Lindiwe Sisulu slur

South Africa is angered after a Rwandan news site reportedly calls a key minister a "prostitute".

Africa Cup of Nations: Caf to choose 2019 hosts in January

The Confederation of African Football will choose the new hosts for the 2019 Nations Cup on 9 January at a meeting in Senegal

Egypt investigates ‘pyramid nude photo shoot’

Egypt investigates whether a viral video of a couple posing nude on its Great Pyramid is real or not.

Nigeria’s Fulani men who get whipped to find a wife

Some ethnic Fulanis in Nigeria enter a painful endurance contest in a bid to win female admirers.

DR Congo’s Kabila does not rule out contesting 2023 poll

Joseph Kabila says he will leave office after this month's poll, but he may seek re-election later.

Fifa and France sign agreement on African football development

Football's world governing body Fifa and the French Football Federation (FFF) sign an agreement aimed at developing football in Francophone Africa.

Sudan helicopter crash kills officials

The aircraft exploded in flames after it hit a communications tower, reports say.

Thousands walk on Ethiopia Car Free Day

The initiative is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing pollution caused by vehicles.