Algerians celebrate after president Bouteflika resigned

Celebrations filled the streets in Algiers after President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced his resignation

Last survivor of US slave ships discovered

A woman kidnapped from West Africa by slave traders lived until 1937 in Alabama, researchers say.

Abdelaziz Bouteflika: Algerian leader resigns amid protests

Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 82, makes a rare appearance on state TV to hand in his resignation.

Ivory Coast baseball: ‘We are fast. We are tenacious.’

The Ivory Coast baseball team were hoping to qualify for the Olympics, but missed out due to funding.

‘Motivated’ Samuel Chukwueze wins award ahead of Osimhen and Onyekuru

Samuel Chukwueze says that wining the Nigeria Football Federation's Young Player award will keep him motivated for the future.

The mums saving each other from a taboo condition

Women in Madagascar who have had life-changing surgery are helping others to get treatment.

The mums saving each other from a taboo condition

Women in Madagascar who have had life-changing surgery are helping others to get treatment.

Demba Ba, Michu and Adel Taarabt: The footballers ‘the streets will never forget’

After Adel Taarabt finally makes his Benfica debut, people are reminiscing on social media about footballers whose stars shone brightly, if only briefly.

Demba Ba, Michu and Adel Taarabt: The footballers ‘the streets will never forget’

After Adel Taarabt finally makes his Benfica debut, people are reminiscing on social media about footballers whose stars shone brightly, if only briefly.

Algeria protests: President Bouteflika to quit before 28 April

The president will resign before the end of his fourth term, the presidency says.