Somalia’s frightening network of Islamist spies

Al-Shabab remains largely undiminished thanks to its sophisticated intelligence network.

Somalia’s frightening network of Islamist spies

Al-Shabab remains largely undiminished thanks to its sophisticated intelligence network.

Working the night shift on Malaria’s frontline in Sierra Leone

A night shift in the hospital on the frontline of the fight against malaria.

Working the night shift on Malaria’s frontline in Sierra Leone

A night shift in the hospital on the frontline of the fight against malaria.

Ex-boss of Ethiopia’s notorious Jail Ogaden arrested

The man who ran a jail where suspected separatists were reportedly tortured is captured in Somalia.

Bernard Tekpetey: Ghanaian ‘thankful’ to rejoin Schalke

Ghana's Bernard Tekpetey returns to German club Schalke from rivals SC Paderborn, just 11 months after joining the newly-promoted side.

Marouane Chamakh: Former Arsenal and Morocco striker confirms retirement

Former Morocco international Marouane Chamakh confirms his retirement from football at the age of 35 after not playing for almost two-and-a-half years.

Sudan rebel leader returns despite death sentence

Yasir Arman returns weeks after President al-Bashir was ousted and could take part in peace talks.

Sagbokodji: The Lagos island living off the electricity grid

Islanders say lanterns cause house fires on Sagbokodji, which has never had an electricity supply.

Why Huawei’s Google woes worry Africa

Will Africa's governments and consumers have to choose between using US and Chinese technology?