Serra Leone’s chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary

A couple who 30 years ago bought an abused chimpanzee are now trying to save a subspecies.

Kenyans stranded overnight in Mombasa Road traffic jam in Nairobi

Nairobi is notorious for its traffic jams but this was the worst many residents can remember.

Kenya: How orphaned elephants’ need for milk is empowering Samburu women

Kenya's Samburu women say selling goats' milk to an elephant sanctuary gives them independence.

Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

The community paid a ransom and even bought motorbikes for the kidnappers, the head teacher says.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Powerlifter Tijani wins Africa’s first Paralympic gold

Nigerian powerlifter Latifat Tijani becomes the first African to win gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

Caf urges UK government to allow players’ release

The UK government should exempt African international footballers to allow them to travel to World Cup qualifiers, Caf says.

New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt

The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god of death.

Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%

Seasonal vaccines and drugs could save millions of young lives in Africa, researchers say.

Kenya’s Deputy President Ruto campaigns for ‘Hustler Nation’

Deputy President William Ruto is portraying himself as the champion of the poor ahead of elections.