Namibia’s President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.

‘Masturbation photos’ prompt Tunisia’s #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

Teen engineer: ‘Let me introduce you to my laboratory’

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

Nigerian club FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s bus attacked by armed robbers

A bus carrying Nigerian Premier League side FC Ifeanyi Ubah is attacked by armed robbers leaving some players 'critically injured' according to the club.

African Champions League: Etoile beat 10-man Ahly at start of group phase

Yassine Chikhaoui scores to give Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel a 1-0 win over 10-man Al Ahly of Egypt on Friday as the African Champions League group phase kicks off.

DR Congo: Is it one of the most dangerous places to fly?

The country has a notorious air-safety record - but is it the worst?

DR Congo: Is it one of the most dangerous places to fly?

The country has a notorious air-safety record - but is it the worst?

Breast cancer: A mother’s story of her battle with the disease

Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

Lesotho: Why a dispute over mohair led to a parliamentary fist-fight

You might not expect a debate over new regulations for the mohair trade to ignite strong passions.