DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘worst’ in country’s history

Almost 200 people have died from the outbreak, the worst in more than four decades, officials say.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Death toll passes 200

A vaccination programme is being hampered by armed rebel groups, health officials warn.

South Africa teen pregnancy: Juggling school exams and baby twins

At Kholofelo Moholola's school, 6% of girls got pregnant in a single year.

Chineke! Europe’s first majority black orchestra

Chineke! is Europe's first orchestra with a majority of black and ethnic minority musicians.

Tanzania threatens to deploy army in cashew nut crisis

President John Magufuli sacks two ministers and threatens to deploy the military over nut crisis.

Egypt cat mummies discovered in ancient tombs

Archaeologists reveal mummified cats and scarab beetles found in recently discovered tombs near Cairo.

Egypt cat mummies discovered in ancient tombs

Archaeologists reveal mummified cats and scarab beetles found in recently discovered tombs near Cairo.

Wilfred Ndidi: Leicester City midfielder eyes Nations Cup spot

Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi is confident Nigeria will return to the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 after missing the last two tournaments.

Wilfred Ndidi: Leicester City midfielder eyes Nations Cup spot

Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi is confident Nigeria will return to the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 after missing the last two tournaments.

New bridge spans Mozambique capital Maputo

President Filipe Nyusi opens a Chinese-built suspension bridge worth more than $750m across Maputo Bay.