Zanzibar floods close schools

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All schools on the island of Zanzibar are closed temporarily due to flooding after heavy rains.

Egypt ‘uncovers burial chamber of pharaoh’s daughter’

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The 3,700-year-old chamber contained jars likely filled with the organs of King Emnikamaw's daughter.

How to play a single note for 46 minutes

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Saxophone player Femi Kuti thought he had set a new record playing a single note for 46 minutes and 38 seconds, but it turned out the actual record was 47 minutes and 5 seconds.

Fragile state

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Can the latest international conference help the troubled state?

Lauren: Former Arsenal defender says Arsene Wenger will not resign

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Former Arsenal defender Lauren, who played under current manager Arsene Wenger, says the Frenchman can handle the pressure.

South Africa’s Stellenbosch University in Nazi furore

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A leading South African university is investigating Nazi-inspired posters that appeared on campus.

Fifa ratifies nine African World Cup places

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The Fifa Council ratifies that Africa will get nine automatic places at the World Cup from 2026 when it expands from 32 to 48 teams.

Released but not free

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Twenty-one Chibok girls released in October 2016 have not been reunited with their families.

The conjoined twins hoping to become teachers

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As they prepare to leave school, Tanzanian conjoined twins, Consolata and Maria, share their dreams for the future.

Nigeria Chibok girls: ‘One refused to be released’

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A spokesman for Nigeria's president says the young woman said she has a husband and is happy.