Tanzania’s Simba on the road to change

Tanzania's Simba are determined to grow as a club off the pitch in order to ensure more success on it.

Islamic Movement in Nigeria: The Iranian-inspired Shia group

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria is challenging the ban, arguing that it is a peaceful movement which has borne the brunt of state-orchestrated violence.

Islamic Movement in Nigeria: The Iranian-inspired Shia group

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria is challenging the ban, arguing that it is a peaceful movement which has borne the brunt of state-orchestrated violence.

Engineered in Africa: ‘We knew the talent was there’

Christina Sass of software engineer recruitment firm Andela says that talent can be found anywhere.

Engineered in Africa: ‘We knew the talent was there’

Christina Sass of software engineer recruitment firm Andela says that talent can be found anywhere.

Riyad Mahrez: Medicine concern kept Algerian out of Man City team

Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez missed the Community Shield because of concerns over medicine he was given by Algeria medical team.

Sudan crisis: Military and opposition sign constitutional declaration

It will pave the way for a new period of transitional government in the turmoil-hit country.

Cape to Cairo homemade plane project creators die in Tanzania crash

Two pilots behind a project to get teenagers flying a plane across Africa die in the Tanzania crash.

The Nairobi sanctuary caring for orphaned elephants

This Nairobi orphanage cares for elephants whose parents have often been killed by poachers.

Ebola vaccine: Why is a new jab so controversial?

The outbreak shows no signs of abating, so why is the roll-out of a second vaccine proving contentious?