Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings

The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.

Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya

Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.

Burkina Faso crisis: 100 believed killed in Zaongo massacre, says EU

The European Union urges the military government to investigate the reported slaughter of villagers.

Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia’s Bulo Marer Atmis base

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

Bayelsa win for Nigeria’s PDP after Imo and Kogi states won by APC

Saturday's elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging.

Raphael Dwamena: Ghana striker dies aged 28 after on-pitch collapse

Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena dies aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.

Amoako Boafo – the Ghanaian artist who has exhibited in space

The rags to riches story of Amoako Boafo, whose portraits of black subjects now command mega prices.

Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate

Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves.

Somalia floods: UN warns of ‘once-in-a-century event’

More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.

Afcon 2027: Tournament predicted to be ‘most profitable’ with three hosts

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa will be the "most commercially viable" in history as it will have three hosts, claims an official.