In pictures: Melania Trump’s whistle-stop Africa tour

The US First Lady undertakes her first major foreign trip alone to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt.

In pictures: Melania Trump’s whistle-stop Africa tour

The US First Lady undertakes her first major foreign trip alone to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt.

Mothers in Ethiopia’s Oromia region are supported after childbirth for 40 days

Why women in Ethiopia's Oromia region hold a special ceremony for a mother, five days after she gives birth.

Disability in Africa: ‘I’m no longer ashamed of my disabled daughter’

Agnes Mutemi says her mentally ill daughter, Nambia, is now making progress in a school which specialises in caring for children with disabilities.

Disability in Africa: ‘I’m no longer ashamed of my disabled daughter’

Agnes Mutemi says her mentally ill daughter, Nambia, is now making progress in a school which specialises in caring for children with disabilities.

Lassana N’Diaye: CSKA Moscow sign Malian teenager

Russian side CSKA Moscow sign Mali's under-17 World Cup star Lassana N'Diaye from Guidars youth academy for an undisclosed fee.

Mali name squad for Afcon qualifiers against Burundi

Mali coach Mohammed Magassouba calls up 18-year old Cheick Oumar Doucouré and France-born striker Alimani Gory ahead of the Nations Cup qualifiers against Burundi.

Mali name squad for Afcon qualifiers against Burundi

Mali coach Mohammed Magassouba calls up 18-year old Cheick Oumar Doucouré and France-born striker Alimani Gory ahead of the Nations Cup qualifiers against Burundi.

DR Congo oil tanker collision leaves at least 50 dead

Dozens of people suffer second-degree burns after a tanker collided with a car in the DR Congo.

Madagascar choose Vontovorona to stage Afcon qualifiers

Madagascar confirm Vontovorona as the new venue for their forthcoming Nations Cup qualifiers following a deadly stampede at their national stadium last month.