South Africa celebrates rugby world cup win over England

The Springboks claim their third world cup title after 32-12 victory.

Mali attack kills 49 soldiers in north of the country

The Islamic State (IS) group said it was behind the attack in Indelimane in the east.

The Nigerian rugby player fighting sickle cell stigma

Ade Adebisi says he's the only known person with the disease to have played professional rugby.

Nairobi water: What’s behind severe shortages?

The Kenyan capital city is facing water supply issues - how serious is the problem?

Algeria protest: Thousands flood capital to demand ‘new revolution’

The demonstrations mark the 65th anniversary of Algeria's war of independence from France.

Fears of more heavy rain in flood-hit East Africa

Meteorologists warn of a further deluge after Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia have been hit by floods.

Fears of more heavy rain in flood-hit East Africa

Meteorologists warn of a further deluge after Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia have been hit by floods.

U17 World Cup again proving successful for Africa in Brazil

Nigeria, Cameroon, Senegal and Angola are hoping to add to Africa's seven U17 World Cup victories.

Nigeria oil spills ‘spark environmental genocide’

A commission has called for urgent action to stop oil spills that are devastating communities in Nigeria’s Bayelsa state.

Nigeria oil spills ‘spark environmental genocide’

A commission has called for urgent action to stop oil spills that are devastating communities in Nigeria’s Bayelsa state.