Many children missing after Mozambican jihadist raids

There are fears that some of them may have been kidnapped by fighters linked to Islamic State.

Children feared kidnapped in Mozambique jihadist raids

More than 70 children are missing following the raids by fighters linked to Islamic State.

Ghana president delays decision on anti-gay bill

Nana Akufo-Addo says he will not assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill until a Supreme Court ruling.

Parliamentary bid to lift ban on FGM in The Gambia

An independent MP tables a bill in parliament to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Parliamentary bid to lift ban on FGM in The Gambia

An independent MP tables a bill in parliament to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Two die after mid-air plane collision over Kenya

A student pilot and trainer crash in Nairobi National Park after colliding with a passenger plane.

Two die after mid-air plane collision over Kenya

A student pilot and trainer crash in Nairobi National Park after colliding with a passenger plane.

Zuma ally quits South Africa’s governing ANC

Nathi Nhleko's resignation comes in the build-up to the general election in May.

Zuma ally quits South Africa’s governing ANC

Nathi Nhleko's resignation comes in the build-up to the general election in May.

Ghana president delays decision on anti-gay bill

Nana Akufo-Addo says he will not assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill until a Supreme Court ruling.