The woman who fought to become Egypt’s only deaf dentist

Esraa was turned away from all but one of Egypt's dental schools but that didn't stop her from becoming the country's first deaf dentist.

Dancing after dark

Tensions exist between Christians and Muslims in many parts of the Middle East, including Egypt - though less so among the Nubians of the upper Nile.

Didier Drogba: Ex-Chelsea striker joins Phoenix Rising as player and co-owner

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba joins United Soccer League side Phoenix Rising as a player and co-owner.

How road rage led to treason charge in Zambia

Zambia's opposition leader has been charged with treason after his convoy refused to pull over for the president's motorcade.

Zambia police charge Hichilema over motorcade clash

The opposition leader is accused of endangering the president's life by obstructing his motorcade.

Early dinosaur relative walked like a croc

A new fossil suggests an early relative of dinosaurs had some features we associate today with crocodiles and alligators.

South Africa mourns the death of Ontlametse Phalatse

A woman praised for her brave battle against premature aging disorder progeria dies aged 18.

South Africa mourns the death of Ontlametse Phalatse

A woman praised for her brave battle against premature aging disorder progeria dies aged 18.

Boko Haram ‘plot to attack UK and US embassies foiled’

Militant Islamists planned to attack UK and US embassies in Abuja, Nigeria's spy agency says.

Somali security forces ‘rescue sailors’ from Indian ship

Security forces say they were able to rescue eight sailors from pirates without firing a shot.