The Nigerian blind mechanic using touch to make repairs

Nigerian Emeka Abugu says he's perfected his skills after losing his sight as a child.

The ‘sorcerer’ keeping Mali’s marionette tradition alive

A trip to a leading puppet workshop in Mali reveals the art is in trouble as insecurity has reduced tourist income.

France summit: Macron and Sahel partners step up jihadist fight

The partners form a joint command to tackle Islamist insurgents in the African region.

France summit: Macron and Sahel partners step up jihadist fight

The partners form a joint command to tackle Islamist insurgents in the African region.

‘Locust swarm’ forces Ethiopian Airlines plane to divert

A passenger plane is forced to abandon plans to land in Dire Dawa after flying into a swarm of insects.

‘Locust swarm’ forces Ethiopian Airlines plane to divert

A passenger plane is forced to abandon plans to land in Dire Dawa after flying into a swarm of insects.

Lamine Diack: Former athletics chief’s trial delayed until June

The trial of Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' world governing body the IAAF, is delayed until June.

Lamine Diack: Former athletics chief’s trial delayed until June

The trial of Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' world governing body the IAAF, is delayed until June.

Libya conflict: Warring sides meet in Moscow for talks

After a tentative truce failed, the warring sides meet for talks brokered by Russia and Turkey.

Libya conflict: Warring sides meet in Moscow for talks

After a tentative truce failed, the warring sides meet for talks brokered by Russia and Turkey.