Isabel Dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman accused of fraud

Africa's richest woman has been formally accused of embezzlement by her country's prosecutors.

Rohingya crisis: The Gambia who took Aung San Sui Kyi to the world court

Gambian Abubacarr Tambadou has forced the Nobel laureate to defend Myanmar against genocide charges.

Lions and tigers escape circus for vast new home

Seventeen big cats rescued from Guatemalan circuses have moved to a South African wildlife sanctuary.

Ivory Coast is using plastic waste to build schools

The West African country has partnered with UNICEF to transform landfill waste into bricks for schools.

Pierre Nkurunziza: Burundi leader to get $530,000 and luxury villa

MPs also backed a proposal for President Pierre Nkurunziza to become the country's "supreme leader".

Ivorian Soro passes Celtic medical ahead of transfer

Ismaila Soro passes medical in Israel ahead of his proposed transfer to Celtic from Bnei Yehuda as the midfielder awaits a work permit and international clearance.

Ivorian Soro passes Celtic medical ahead of transfer

Ismaila Soro passes medical in Israel ahead of his proposed transfer to Celtic from Bnei Yehuda as the midfielder awaits a work permit and international clearance.

Trump says he plans to expand US travel ban

It would build upon an existing ban which bars entry for citizens of seven mostly Muslim countries.

Zimbabwe doctors end strike after billionaire’s offer

The medics were off work for more than four months, paralysing the country's healthcare sector.

How Irish potatoes and cassava helped Uganda’s Museveni shed 30kg

Yoweri Museveni says Irish potatoes, vegetables, and coffee with no sugar, helped him lose weight.