Thousands walk on Ethiopia Car Free Day

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

Uganda party cruise tragedy: ‘Too drunk to balance the boat’

Six survivors speak about how a day of revelry turned into tragedy as a party boat sank 200m from the shore.

Uganda party cruise tragedy: ‘Too drunk to balance the boat’

Six survivors speak about how a day of revelry turned into tragedy as a party boat sank 200m from the shore.

Coloured wedding dresses are on trend: Designer Ogake Mosomi

Abandoning white gowns means women can wear them more than once, says Kenyan designer Ogake Mosomi.

African champions Nigeria will face hosts France at 2019 Women’s World Cup

African champions Nigeria are drawn in Group A of the 2019 Women's World Cup where they will face the hosts France.

African champions Nigeria will face hosts France at 2019 Women’s World Cup

African champions Nigeria are drawn in Group A of the 2019 Women's World Cup where they will face the hosts France.

Algeria beatifications are first in a Muslim nation

The first such ceremony in a Muslim nation was for 19 Catholics killed in Algeria's civil war.

Congo sports minister denies they are contenders to host 2019 Afcon

Congo’s sports minister Hugues Ngouélondélé denies his country is a candidate to replace Cameroon as hosts for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Cherrie: I’m not 100% Swedish or Somali

Hip hop star Cherrie talks success and identity as a black woman of Somali heritage in Scandinavia.

Road accidents biggest killer of young people – WHO

WHO report says many African and South American countries do not have sufficient speed limit laws.