Internet access in Africa – Are mesh networks the future?

Residents in a rural South African community get cheap online access from a network they own and run.

Rescued migrants hijack merchant ship near Libya – reports

More than 100 migrants are said to have acted after they were told they be taken back to Libya.

Burundi girls held for defacing president’s photo freed

The charges against the three schoolgirls, accused of "insulting the head of state", still stand.

Youth minister tells child rapper to hang up his mike

A Ugandan MP has said that the child rapper Fresh Kid is working illegally.

The spotlight in Nigeria falls on Paul Onuachu after his 10 second goal

Paul Onuachu's goal within 10 seconds of kick-off against Egypt has thrust the young Nigeria striker into the spotlight ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The spotlight in Nigeria falls on Paul Onuachu after his 10 second goal

Paul Onuachu's goal within 10 seconds of kick-off against Egypt has thrust the young Nigeria striker into the spotlight ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Two charged with rape over British girls’ Ghana attack

Female victims on a school trip were "subjected to serious sexual assaults", say police.

Entebbe pilot Michel Bacos who stayed with hostages dies

Michel Bacos was hailed a hero for refusing to abandon his passengers during the 1976 hostage crisis.

Entebbe pilot Michel Bacos who stayed with hostages dies

Michel Bacos was hailed a hero for refusing to abandon his passengers during the 1976 hostage crisis.

Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Final qualifying set

The 16 teams for the third round of Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying are finalised as nations aim for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.