Where pregnant girls are banned from school

The policies that have shaped the image of Tanzania's no-nonsense president.

WWF accused of funding guards who torture and kill in poaching war

The global conservation charity says it is commissioning an independent review into the claims.

Tanzania arrests 65 ‘witchdoctors’ over killings

At least 10 children were murdered in ritual killings in January and some had body parts removed.

Women lead rape protests in Somalia’s Puntland region

Women have been leading protests against rape in Somalia's Puntland region after a spate of attacks.

Women lead rape protests in Somalia’s Puntland region

Women have been leading protests against rape in Somalia's Puntland region after a spate of attacks.

John Mikel Obi: Nigeria captain left out of Super Eagles squad

Captain John Mikel Obi is left out of Nigeria's squad for their final 2019 Nations Cup qualifier with Seychelles and a friendly against Egypt.

Cameroon’s Women’s World Cup preparations under spotlight

Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot) addresses worries over the team's World Cup preparations, promising to organise more warm-up matches.

Cameroon’s Women’s World Cup preparations under spotlight

Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot) addresses worries over the team's World Cup preparations, promising to organise more warm-up matches.

Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II’s stolen hair to be returned by UK

British troops looted dozens of Ethiopian artefacts following the Battle of Maqdala, 150 years ago.

Babes Wodumo: SA outrage as singer hit on Instagram live

Babes Wodumo was in a bedroom talking to fans on Instagram Live when a man hit her repeatedly.