Digitally preserving Africa’s artefacts

The National Museum of Kenya has started a new programme to digitally preserve African artefacts.

Gebel al-Silsila: Ancient child burials found in Egypt

The more than 3,000-year-old burials are among three recent discoveries near the city of Aswan.

Turning the cactus into a cash crop

Food technologist and entrepreneur Dr Evelyn Okoth is turning cactus into a cash crop.

Kenya’s disputed election has hit growth

Post-election uncertainty in Kenya has affected business.

Jacob Zuma: South Africa’s laughing president

South Africa's president is a man whose rule has split his country down the middle.

Mame Biram Diouf admits Senegal of 2002 are a hard act to follow

Stoke City's Mame Biram Diouf says matching Senegal's World Cup quarter-final place of 2002 is going to be very tough for the current squad.

Senegal air traffic control strike at new Dakar airport

Flights at the hub, opened only last week, are disrupted in a stoppage by air traffic controllers.

Libya confirm Egyptian Hany Ramzy as new coach

Former Egypt international defender Hany Ramzy is named as the new coach of Libya.

Africa’s week in pictures

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this week.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa seeks end to Western sanctions

Emmerson Mnangagwa says measures against members of the ruling elite are crippling development.