Ethiopian fashion industry workers ‘lowest paid in the world’

A report found that some in the Ethiopian fashion garment industry earn as little as $26 a month.

Ethiopian fashion industry workers ‘lowest paid in the world’

A report found that some in the Ethiopian fashion garment industry earn as little as $26 a month.

The gambling habit ‘swallowing’ Kenya’s youth

Online sports betting is worth billions of pounds – but it's being described as a "curse" for some young Kenyans.

Solai dam collapse: Life without my wife, one year on

The Solai dam in Kenya collapsed a year ago, but many local people face daily battles.

Dozens drown as migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia

Survivors say the boat left Libya on Thursday and ran into trouble during strong waves.

South Africa’s election: Five things we’ve learnt

Plummeting voter turnout and big gains for fringe parties are signs of a maturing democracy.

Yaya Toure: Ex-Manchester City & Barcelona midfielder has retired, says agent

Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has retired from playing and will move into coaching, his agent says.

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria boss Thomas Dennerby teamwork key

The coach of Nigeria's women's team Thomas Dennerby says teamwork is key for African sides heading to the World Cup.

French troops free hostages in Burkina Faso

Two French citizens are among four foreigners freed in the operation, in which two French soldiers die.

‘Hostages freed’ by French in Burkina Faso

Four foreign hostages freed by French forces in West African country of Burkina Faso, government says.