Missing South African police officers found dead in river after six days

It is unclear how they died - the police had referred to a possible kidnapping but now suggest an accident.

Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban

Taiwanese are warned against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before the ban is lifted.

Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé

A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.

Husband of late Nigerian gospel singer sentenced to death

The family of Osinachi Nwachukwu accused her husband of abusing the popular gospel singer before her death.

How African popes changed Christianity – and gave us Valentine’s Day

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

How African popes changed Christianity – and gave us Valentine’s Day

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

How African popes changed Christianity – and gave us Valentine’s Day

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player’s death

A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.

Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player’s death

A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.

Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape

Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the woman to withdraw the case.