Ethiopia bids to break tree-planting record to tackle climate change

The huge project is intended to tackle deforestation and climate change in the drought-prone country.

Ethiopia ‘breaks’ tree-planting record to tackle climate change

More than 350 million trees have been planted in a single day to tackle deforestation, officials say.

Mohamed Elneny: Body found at Egypt house owned by Arsenal midfielder

The body of a man, thought to be a thief electrocuted while trying to steal cables, is found at a house in Egypt owned by Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny.

Mohamed Elneny: Body found at Egypt house owned by Arsenal midfielder

The body of a man, thought to be a thief electrocuted while trying to steal cables, is found at a house in Egypt owned by Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny.

Cape Town – tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

Dozens of mourners ‘killed by Boko Haram’ at a funeral in north Nigeria

Militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram are believed to have opened fire at a funeral in Borno.

Dozens of mourners ‘killed by Boko Haram’ at a funeral in north Nigeria

At least 65 people are killed as suspected Boko Haram militants target a funeral in Borno state.

South Africa presidential panel backs limited land seizures

White people, who make up just 9% of the population, own 72% of the farmland.

Meet the 19-year-old blind pianist challenging his disability

Yongren Otundo is the leading pianist in his school, despite losing his sight at a young age.

Uganda’s bamboo bikes: ‘A sustainable luxury’

Kasoma Noordin's company Boogaali Bikes, make sustainable, high end bicycles from bamboo in Uganda.