Madagascar plane fall: Cambridge student Alana Cutland’s body found

Cambridge University student Alana Cutland, 19, fell from a light aircraft on 25 July.

What is the Islamic Movement in Nigeria?

Nigeria has allowed the detained leader of the IMN to travel abroad for medical care.

What is the Islamic Movement in Nigeria?

Nigeria has allowed the detained leader of the IMN to travel abroad for medical care.

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe in hospital in Singapore

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe, 95, is receiving treatment for an unspecified illness.

Bobi Wine charged with ‘annoying’ Uganda’s Museveni

Bobi Wine has been hit with fresh charges over the alleged stoning of the president's convoy.

Fouzi Lekjaa cleared by Caf Disciplinary Board

Caf Disciplinary Board decide 'not enough solid' evidence to punish Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa over referee incident.

Gambia anger over move to free Jammeh regime’s hitmen

Three assassins who swore "blind loyalty" to ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh are to be freed after confessing.

Senegal’s Pape Souare joins French side Troyes

Senegal defender Pape Souare signs for French side Troyes on a one-year deal from English club Crystal Palace.

The Madagascar farmers trying to save sea cucumbers

Sea cucumbers are a delicacy in parts of Asia, but overfishing means stocks are declining.

Climate change: Hungry nations add the least to global CO2

Impoverished African countries are the most food-insecure, stemming from climate change, says a charity.