The influencers rallying South Africa’s youth to vote

With 42% of voters under 40, the younger demographic could play a big role in Wednesday's poll.

The ex-con, illegal guns and the fear of Kenya’s police

As Kenya struggles with violent crime an ex-convict tries to persuade men to turn in their weapons.

The ex-con, illegal guns and the fear of Kenya’s police

As Kenya struggles with violent crime an ex-convict tries to persuade men to turn in their weapons.

Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.

130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.

The ANC hopes to conquer but will it struggle in South Africa poll?

The governing party wraps up its campaign for a seventh term with a rally in Soweto.

Is ANC conquering or struggling in South Africa poll?

The governing party wraps up its campaign for a seventh term with a rally in Soweto.

Al Ahly win 12th African Champions League title

Al Ahly win a record-extending 12th African Champions League title after beating Esperance 1-0 in the second leg of the final in Cairo.