Lake Mai-Ndombe accident: 45 dead, 200 missing in DR Congo

The vessel is believed to have been carrying more than 400 passengers on Lake Mai-Ndombe.

Sierra Leone FA president Isha Johansen acquitted of corruption

Sierra Leone Football Association president Isha Johansen is acquitted of corruption paving the way for a ban from global football to be lifted.

Ethiopia apologises for map that erases Somalia

It appeared on the foreign ministry website, showing its neighbour incorporated within its borders.

Confederation Cup: Zamalek coach Gross says ‘giants back in deserved place’

Zamalek coach Christian Gross says 'giants back in their deserved place' after beating Renaissance Berkane to win the Confederation Cup.

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.