Morocco court upholds Hirak movement protesters’ sentences

A Casablanca court confirms prison sentences of up to 20 years for a group of Moroccan activists.

Meet the tyre sculptor of Lagos

Nkochwa Ernest's artwork made from discarded tyres is now being shown in a major Nigerian gallery.

How Algeria’s army sacrificed a president to keep power

Algeria's president and the head of the army were close so why did the army cut the president loose?

Libya fighting prompts condemnation by G7 and UN

The self-styled Libyan National Army is marching on Tripoli, prompting international concern.

Libya fighting prompts condemnation by G7 and UN

The self-styled Libyan National Army is marching on Tripoli, prompting international concern.

US acknowledges civilian deaths in Somalia drone strike

It marks the first time the US has admitted causing civilian casualties during its air campaign.

Mali attacks: Protests held against jihadist violence

There was a massacre in a village last month amid a rise in ethnic tensions exploited by militants.

Mohamed Salah: Forward enters Liverpool record books with fastest 50 goals

Why Mohamed Salah should be considered one of Liverpool's greatest forwards after setting a new club record.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing apology too late, says pilot’s father

The plane firm said on Thursday it was sorry for the lives lost in March's Ethiopian Airlines crash.

‘We want more people to use the internet’

"We want to bring more people into the world of the mobile internet," says MTN boss Rob Shuter.