Sudan’s ‘Starbucks’

Sudanese businesses have been innovating under two decades of US sanctions.

Suicidal thoughts – a seafarer’s story

Recent statistics suggest that suicide rates among people working at sea are rising.

Sierra Leone government to compensate U20 Women after withdrawal

Sierra Leone's sports minister Ahmed Khanou says the women's under-20 squad will be paid their allowances despite their World Cup qualifier being cancelled.

Egyptian TV presenter sentenced over pregnancy remarks

Doaa Salah, in Egypt, is sentenced after making remarks that were judged to outrage public decency.

Women won’t have equality for 100 years – World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum says the gender gap has widened for the first time in their records in 2017.

Libya militia refuses extradition request

The militia group holding Hashem Abedi in Libya has said it may now co-operate with the UK's request.

Algeria’s Faouzi Ghoulam to have knee operation on Friday

Algeria defender Faouzi Ghoulam faces a spell on the sidelines as his Italian club Napoli confirm he will have an operation on a knee injury.

#WeNeedToTalk

#WeNeedToTalk slogan gets hijacked by activists ahead of the World Youth Forum in Egypt.

‘Big void’ identified in Khufu’s Great Pyramid at Giza

Scanning technology suggests there is a large, previously unknown cavity in the ancient monument.

Nigeria grazing ban to stop deadly cattle wars

The new law aims to end a conflict between farmers and nomadic herders which has left hundreds dead.