Tanzania’s albino footballers team up with Everton FC

They've been training with Everton as part of their fight-back against dangerous prejudice.

Nigeria has over 50% of the world’s out-of-school children

Nigeria's government says the country has 10.5 million out of the world's 20 million children out of school.

HIV-prevention ring trial a success

Teens in the study said the vaginal ring, which cuts HIV infections by 56%, was easy to use.

Drugs cocktail ‘cut HIV deaths by 27%’

Three lives were saved for every 100 treated, a trial using a mix of drugs found.

Stravinsky in South Africa: The composer who defied apartheid

When celebrated Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky visited South Africa in 1962, he defied racist laws to perform his music to a black audience.

Nigerian president Buhari is “very, very ok”, a governor says

The Nigerian president was pictured for the first time in almost 80 days on Sunday.

Nelson Mandela: Ramlakan book on final days withdrawn

South Africa's first black president's family says the book by his doctor contained personal details.

Rio Tinto facing probe over Guinea deal

Probe is "into suspected corruption in the conduct of business in the Republic of Guinea".

Togo international Djene joins Getafe on four-year deal

Togo international Djene Dakonam Ortega, 25, joins La Liga side Getafe on a four-year deal.

Eric Bailly: Man Utd defender’s European ban extended to three matches

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is banned for two more European games for his Europa League red card against Celta Vigo.