France and Africa: Is it the end of the relationship?

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Is it the end of the relationship between France and its ex-African colonies?

Malawi cannabis: Farmers let down after paying out cash

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Small-scale growers are empty handed after forking out large sums for equipment and training.

Uganda Anti-Homosexuality bill: Life in prison for saying you’re gay

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The legislation makes it an offence to simply identify as gay, and obliges relatives to alert police.

Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT

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Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBT in the country.

2030 World Cup: ‘Right time’ for Morocco’s sixth bid

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Can Morocco become just the second African nation to host a World Cup after announcing a joint bid with Spain and Portugal?

Rain on the way to parts of East Africa

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Up to 200mm of rain could hit areas which have been suffering one of the worst droughts in history.

The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria

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The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.

Cheptegei and Kiplimo on rivalry and ‘brotherhood’ that surpasses competition

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Uganda's long distance champions on their 'family' ties and how they hope to inspire future success for their nation.

Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois finally freed in West Africa

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The journalist and aid worker are finally released after efforts by Nigerien authorities.

Somalia drought may have killed 43,000 last year – UN

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Half of the deaths are thought to be in children, and many thousands more will die, a report says.