Rwanda genocide: Orphans’ search for family continues

Orphans of the Rwandan genocide are still searching for clues about their lost pasts, 25 years on.

Tunisia’s 92-year-old president will not seek re-election

President Beji Caid Essebsi says he will step aside despite calls for him to run in November's poll.

African Champions League: Sundowns thrash Al Ahly in South Africa

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns stun record eight-times winners Al Ahly of Egypt with a 5-0 victory in the African Champions League quarter-final first leg.

African Champions League: Sundowns thrash Al Ahly in South Africa

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns stun record eight-times winners Al Ahly of Egypt with a 5-0 victory in the African Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Libya crisis: Fighting flares on outskirts of Tripoli

The UN's Libya envoy has insisted that a planned conference on possible new elections will go ahead.

Libya crisis: Fighting flares on outskirts of Tripoli

The UN's Libya envoy has insisted that a planned conference on possible new elections will go ahead.

William Troost-Ekong: ‘Playing for Nigeria best decision ever’

Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong says switching allegiance from the Netherlands to Nigeria was his best career decision ever.

Sudan: Protesters converge on army headquarters in Khartoum

It's the first time protests have reached the building in Khartoum, near the presidential compound.

Egypt tomb: Mummified mice found in ‘beautiful’ ancient chamber

The highly decorated chamber, in the desert near the Nile, is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.

Egypt tomb: Mummified mice found in ‘beautiful’ ancient chamber

The highly decorated chamber, in the desert near the Nile, is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.