Is this Africa’s tallest tree?

A German scientist says a tree he discovered in Tanzania is Africa's tallest.

Tiote adds to Africa’s on-field casualty list

Cheik Tiote's sudden death adds to the number of high-profile African players who collapsed and died while playing football.

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is ‘recuperating fast’

President Buhari has been in London for almost a month, receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

‘The most beautiful smile in football’ – McClaren leads Tiote tributes

Steve McClaren says Cheick Tiote was the "toughest player" he has ever seen - but also a man with "the most beautiful smile in football".

Rana Jawad: Daughter’s anguish over Libya kidnap

A daughter searches for her father - just one of the victims of the rise of kidnapping in Libya.

EU to give 50m euros to new African fighting force

The main mission of the force is to combat jihadist groups active across the Sahel region.

Ghana church holds Chelsea thanksgiving service

Chelsea fan Pastor Azigiza says he wants to use the power of football to talk about God.

Ivory Coast midfielder Tiote dies aged 30

Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote dies aged 30 after collapsing while training in China.

Coulibaly terminates contract with Egypt’s Al Ahly

Representatives of Souleymane Coulibaly announce that the Ivory Coast forward has terminated his contract with Al Ahly of Egypt.

China protests at Zambia mining arrests

China says that there was no strong evidence to justify arresting 31 people for mining illegally.