Marc Wilmots wants Yaya Toure to play for Ivory Coast again

New Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots says persuading Yaya Toure to end his international retirement is a top priority.

Safe to drink?

A recent court case in Nigeria highlights concerns that locally made drinks may be considered unsafe for human consumption.

‘Vegetable ivory’

A look at how the seed of a South American tree is increasingly being used as an alternative to ivory.

Senegal’s Touba TV blames ‘satanic trick’ for porn gaffe

A religious TV channel in Senegal blames an unidentified saboteur after it broadcast a porn film.

What’s Up Africa: Should you pay for a prophecy?

What's up Africa satirist Ikenna Azuike looks at Kenya's prophecies and whether people rely on them more than the weather channel, or their local bookmakers.

Uganda manhunt for police who shot dead girl of three

Police say the incident is "highly regrettable" and launch a manhunt for four officers.

Somalia food crisis: Has al-Shabab adopted new approach to food aid?

Somalia's al-Shabab militants have been distributing food to drought-stricken Somalis in what appears to be a bid to win public support.

Somalia food crisis: Has al-Shabab adopted new approach to food aid?

Somalia's al-Shabab militants have been distributing food to drought-stricken Somalis in what appears to be a bid to win public support.

Meet the Senegalese micro-gardener fighting poverty

Coumba Diop is a micro-gardener from Senegal, who uses table-top cultivation to fight poverty and malnutrition.

Kenya Revenue Authority ‘lost $39m to hacker’

An IT expert appears in court charged with stealing $39m from Kenya's national tax authority.