Burkina Faso crisis: ‘Soliders killed seven members of my family’

Djibril says soldiers in Burkina Faso targeted his family in their fight against Islamist militants.

East Africa hit by weather phenomenon

Tropical storms are expected to hit East Africa late on Thursday and Friday, in areas which have already been affected by heavy rain.

East Africa hit by weather phenomenon

Tropical storms are expected to hit East Africa late on Thursday and Friday, in areas which have already been affected by heavy rain.

Harmony returns to Sierra Leone league

Top-flight league football resumes in Sierra Leone with a full compliment of 14 teams and sanctioned by the football association.

Nigeria’s Leon Balogun says fight against racism is a collective responsibility

Nigeria defender Leon Balogun insists the battle against racism is a collective responsibility and more 'extreme punishments' are needed.

Nigeria’s Leon Balogun says fight against racism is a collective responsibility

Nigeria defender Leon Balogun insists the battle against racism is a collective responsibility and more 'extreme punishments' are needed.

Confederation of African Football cuts shortlists for awards

The Confederation of African Football reduces the shortlists for its annual awards.

Kenya pollution: How air sensors are helping people fight pollution

Kenyan John Kieti campaigned to stop a factory belching out toxic fumes by sharing pollution data.

Senegal chaining: Head teacher receives suspended sentence

The case in Senegal proved highly controversial, with opinion split in the majority Muslim country.

Senegal chaining: Head teacher receives suspended sentence

The case in Senegal proved highly controversial, with opinion split in the majority Muslim country.