Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night.

Kenyan blogger was hit and assaulted to death, autopsy reveals

Albert Ojwang did not die of self-inflicted injuries, pathologists say, contradicting the police.

Politicians accused of Liberia parliament arson bailed

Three opposition politicians and the former speaker of parliament have been charged over last year's Capitol fire.

Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king

The Ojude Oba festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and culture connecting people to their roots.

Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king

The Ojude Oba festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and culture connecting people to their roots.

Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king

A festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and fun connecting people to their roots.

Police stakeout of Cameroon’s presidential hopeful ends

Maurice Kamto angered officials over comments he made about Cameroon's president while in France.

Protest hits Kenya after shock death of man held by police

Albert Ojwang was detained after the deputy police chief accused him of tarnishing his name on social media.

Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row

Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.

Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row

Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.