DR Congo to shun its own donor conference in Geneva

The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis but Congolese leaders say the country's image is being tarnished.

DR Congo to shun its own donor conference in Geneva

The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis but Congolese leaders say the country's image is being tarnished.

Half of African species ‘face extinction’

The findings come after the death of the last male northern white rhino.

Femi Opabunmi: World Cup record-breaker hoping others can learn from end to his football dream

Femi Opabunmi, the youngest player to represent Nigeria at a World Cup, on how the end of his football dream left him considering taking his own life.

Huge crack opens in Kenya’s Rift Valley

A crack stretching several kilometres has opened in south-western Kenya.

Why many Nigerians put pastors before politicians

Tackling social problems in communities has become the remit of preachers, rather than the state.

Amuneke leaves his post as Sudan’s SC Khartoum coach by mutual consent

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke says he has left his post as coach of Sudanese club SC Khartoum by mutual consent.

South Africa’s lucrative funeral insurance industry

Families in South Africa are increasingly planning for extravagant funeral arrangements.

Spanish police break up Nigerian sex trafficking gang

Thirty-nine Nigerian women are rescued after being found living in "squalid conditions in caves".

Nigeria Dapchi abductions: Timeline of events

A timeline of key events surrounding the abduction of 110 Nigerian schoolgirls last month.