The ancient Egyptian yeasts being used to bake modern bread

A tech inventor teams up with scientists to extract ancient Egyptian yeast and bake bread with it.

Nigeria police question Tekno for pole dance in Lagos traffic

He insists he was just moving from one location to another during the filming of his music video.

Riyad Mahrez: Concerns over medicine taken by Man City winger a ‘non-event’, says Algerian FA

Concerns over medicine Riyad Mahrez took while on duty with Algeria is a "problem for Manchester City", says the Algerian Football Federation.

Edouard Mendy: Senegal goalkeeper ready for Rennes adventure

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is ready for a new adventure at French Ligue 1 club Rennes after joining from rivals Reims.

Zimbabwe: A third of population faces food crisis, says UN

Almost a third of the population needs food aid, with many in danger of starvation, the UN says.

Madagascar plane fall: Cambridge student Alana Cutland’s body found

Cambridge University student Alana Cutland, 19, fell from a light aircraft on 25 July.

Madagascar plane fall: Cambridge student Alana Cutland’s body found

Cambridge University student Alana Cutland, 19, fell from a light aircraft on 25 July.

What is the Islamic Movement in Nigeria?

Nigeria has allowed the detained leader of the IMN to travel abroad for medical care.

What is the Islamic Movement in Nigeria?

Nigeria has allowed the detained leader of the IMN to travel abroad for medical care.

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe in hospital in Singapore

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe, 95, is receiving treatment for an unspecified illness.