Telescopes to reach nine billion light years away

New radio telescopes far more powerful than any used before aim to shed light on extra terrestrial activity.

Kenya TV election debate has just one candidate

Political novice and vice-presidential candidate Muthiora Kariara answered questions for an hour.

Britt Assombalonga: Middlesbrough sign Nottingham Forest striker in club-record deal

Middlesbrough break their transfer record to sign striker Britt Assombalonga from Nottingham Forest for a fee believed to be around £14m.

Suspects taken to scene of Janice Farman murder in Mauritius

Police investigating the death of a Scottish woman stage a "reconstruction" of alleged events.

Satellites and science

In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on whether people are being inspired by science.

Migrant crisis: EU to curb rubber boat sales to Libya

EU ministers announce export restrictions aimed at disrupting people-smuggling gangs.

Ghana’s Wakaso signs three-year deal with Alaves

Ghana international Mubarak Wakaso has joined La Liga side Alaves on a three-year deal.

Tanzania worshippers swept away in river baptism

The pastor in charge of the ceremony has been detained by Tanzanian police.

Debating Africa

Every month we travel to a different African country to discuss a chosen topic.

West Brom sign Egypt defender Hegazi on loan

West Brom sign Egypt central defender Ahmed Hegazi on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent.