Kenyan rice farmers battle quelea birds in Kisumu

Kenya wants to kill some six million quelea birds which have invaded rice fields around the country.

Chris Hughton: Former Brighton manager named Ghana head coach

Former Brighton manager Chris Hughton has been appointed head coach of the Ghana national team.

Nigeria election 2023: Nigeria military denies coup plot claim ahead of poll

An official of the ruling party claims that generals met a major opposition candidate.

DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels

The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules.

Namibia baby abandonment law: ‘I wanted someone to take better care of my son’

Namibia no longer prosecutes women who abandon their babies but not everyone is aware of the new law.

AKA shot dead: Top South African rapper killed with friend

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.

Ethiopia’s online horrors: ‘I saw my father’s dead body on Facebook’

It took a university student in Ethiopia four years to get a horrific online photo removed.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Christian Atsu partner calls for equipment to aid rescue

Christian Atsu's partner calls for help to aid rescue and says confusing reports of his whereabouts have been "shocking".

Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions.

Nigeria 2023 elections: How to win an election

Ahead of the 2023 elections, Nigeria is facing issues ranging from insecurity, unemployment and a stalling economy.