Africa ‘set to miss UN development goal on malnutrition’

At current rates of progress no African country will meet the UN goal set for 2030, a study reveals.

‘Oldest tattoo’ found on 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies

Researchers discover the oldest figurative tattoos in the world on two mummies from Egypt.

Lion kings: Rescued from war

Simba and Saeed were rescued from war-torn Iraq and Syria and brought to safety in South Africa.

Kenyan film school takes on Hollywood for an Oscar

A Kenyan film school is a surprise challenge to Hollywood superstars in the chase for an Oscar this weekend.

Ghana man teaching computing without computers becomes viral hit

After a Ghanaian teacher using his blackboard to teach IT went viral, Microsoft promised to help.

Ben Enwonwu’s Nigerian masterpiece ‘Tutu’ sold at auction

The Nigerian masterpiece by Ben Enwonwu, known as "Tutu", sold for £1.2m at auction.

Missing Nigerian masterpiece sells for £1.2m at auction

Ben Enwonwu's "Tutu" became a symbol of reconciliation after the Nigerian-Biafran conflict.

Gaetan Bong: Brighton defender signs new contract until summer of 2019

Brighton & Hove Albion defender Gaetan Bong signs a new deal with the Premier League club until the summer of 2019.

Rwanda closes ‘700 unsafe, noisy churches’

All preachers must now have theological training before opening a church.

Cameroon captain Moukandjo joins Chinese side Beijing Renhe on loan

Cameroon captain Benjamin Moukandjo has joined Chinese Super League club Beijing Renhe on a season-long loan from rivals Jiangsu Suning.