Rwanda genocide: ‘I forgave my husband’s killer – our children married’

The love story of a couple is being used to reconcile Rwandans 28 years after the genocide.

Drogba fails in Ivory Coast federation presidential bid

Didier Drogba fails to become president of Ivory Coast's football federation, as Idriss Diallo wins Saturday's elections.

The house that fights mosquitoes

In Tanzania, architects have designed a house they hope will reduce cases of malaria.

Somalia: At least six killed in Mogadishu attack near beach

The attack reportedly happened near a beach in the capital, Mogadishu.

#JusticeForSheila: Kenyan anger after lesbian’s murder

People in Kenyan are expressing their upset about LGBTQ discrimination after

Kenya’s Mwai Kibaki: The hope and disappointment

Ex-Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is remembered for ending the stranglehold of the former ruling party.

The Ethiopian men queuing to fight for Russia

Ethiopians queue outside the embassy after being told 'the Russians were looking for ex-service members'.

Mwai Kibaki: Former Kenya president ‘earned the abiding respect and affection’

Kenya's former president, Mwai Kibaki, has died at the age of 90.

Mwai Kibaki: Kenya’s first opposition president dies aged 90

Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his 2007 re-election sparked nationwide violence.

Lenize Potgieter: South Africa netballer on mental health struggles

South Africa goal shooter Lenize Potgieter wants to break the stigma of having depression after taking a six-month break from netball.