South Africa police station raid: Seven suspects shot dead

Seven people accused of killing South African police are killed in a shoot-out at a church.

Inspirational Africans – or glory-hunters?

A record number of Africans competed this year - but most of them live in the US and Europe.

How the Nile could see a ‘water war’

A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead.

How the Nile could see a ‘water war’

A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead.

Deaf Eritrean twins break barriers in fashion world

Deaf twin models Hermon and Heroda are trying to break barriers for people with disabilities in the fashion world.

Somalia al-Shabab: Deadly double car bombing near presidential palace

At least 38 people are killed in Mogadishu in attacks claimed by the al-Shabab militant group.

Nigerian president apologises for Boko Haram schoolgirl kidnap

President Buhari apologises for the suspected abductions, as parents say 100 remain missing.

Motorbike courier delivers condoms for ’emergency needs’

A Senegalese website lets customers buy condoms anonymously and delivers them in under an hour.

Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins

Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region.

Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins

Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region.