South Africa’s Robben Island to cull 400 deer

Numbers have increased since hunting was banned after Nelson Mandela's prison was declared a museum.

Zambia U20 star Mwepu joins Austria’s Salzburg

Enock Mwepu, one Zambia's star performers at the recent Under-20 World Cup, joins Austrian top flight club Redbull Salzburg.

Kenya’s schoolgirls to get free sanitary pads from government

Many Kenyan girls end up missing school because sanitary protection is too expensive.

South Africa court allows secret Zuma no-confidence vote

It is up to South Africa's parliamentary Speaker to decide whether the vote will be held in secret.

Kenya ‘colour run’ to boost unity ahead of elections

A riot of colours as Kenyans run to defy divisions ahead of August polls.

Congo peacekeepers to leave CAR amid sex abuse allegations

The UN force in the Central African Republic has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse.

Congo peacekeepers to leave CAR amid sex abuse allegations

The UN force in the Central African Republic has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse.

Jailed and ransomed

Migrants are falling prey to criminal gangs in Libya - the BBC hears one man's horrific story.

Otodo-Gbame: Nigeria court rules eviction unconstitutional

Tens of thousands have been cleared from waterfront communities amid redevelopment efforts in Lagos.

‘You are a liar’

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers the incessant duel on facts between Nigeria and Amnesty.