Why is Africa building a Great Green Wall?

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Eleven countries are planting a wall of trees from east to west across Africa in order to push back the desert - and in Senegal it's already working.

Nigeria’s Ogba Zoo attack: Three policemen killed

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The deadly attack is seen as a big blow to Nigeria's efforts to promote tourism.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: SABC sorry for using ‘Zuma ex-wife’ title

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South Africa's public broadcaster again apologises to ANC politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,

Ghana beat arch-rivals Nigeria to win WAFU Cup of Nations

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Hosts Ghana lift the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on home soil after a 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Nigeria in Sunday's final.

Former ‘heaviest woman’ Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty dies

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A hospital in Abu Dhabi confirms the Egyptian's death despite recent weight-loss surgery.

US expands travel ban to include Chad

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People from Venezuela and Chad will also now face restrictions on travel to the United States.

Caught in the middle

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Violent clashes between government and rebel forces has led to huge civilian displacement.

Sudanese man held over Nashville attack

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Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

Sudanese man held over Nashville attack

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Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

African Champions League: Etoile du Sahel progress to semis

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Two goals from Egyptian Amr Marei sees Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel set up an African Champions League semi-final against Egypt's Al Ahly.