Silent killer

New research suggest a link between oil spills and increased infant mortality in Nigeria's oil-producing Delta region.

World Hacks: The secret HIV protection for women with cheating husbands

Could this vaginal ring help protect women from HIV in communities where men refuse to use condoms?

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Selby defeats Basem Eltahhan

Reigning champion Mark Selby survives a scare against world number 131 Basem Eltahhan to advance at the UK Championship.

Salah double sinks Stoke

Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score twice in an ultimately comfortable victory over Stoke that moves Liverpool up to fifth.

Is crude oil killing Nigerian children?

Families speak out as new research says oil spills in Nigeria could be killing young children.

Gambia’s sports minister lifts federation ban

The Gambia avoids a Fifa ban after the country's sports minister reinstates the GFF's executive committee following an intervention by President Barrow.

Zimbabwe court acquits Mugabe critic Evan Mawarire

The case was seen as a test of judicial independence after Robert Mugabe's forced resignation.

Sold like cattle

Harun Ahmed is one of thousands of young Ethiopians who have attempted the journey across the Sahara to Libya - and from there to Europe.

Zimbabwe pull out of 2017 Cecafa Cup on ‘security’ grounds

Zimbabwe pull out of the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup, which starts in Kenya on Sunday, citing 'security' concerns.

Young offenders in Senegal are taught fencing to learn respect

Fencing lessons are teaching young offenders in Senegal how to respect each other.