Politicians accused of Liberia parliament arson bailed

Three opposition politicians and the former speaker of parliament have been charged over last year's Capitol fire.

Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king

The Ojude Oba festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and culture connecting people to their roots.

Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king

A festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and fun connecting people to their roots.

Police stakeout of Cameroon’s presidential hopeful ends

Maurice Kamto angered officials over comments he made about Cameroon's president while in France.

Protest hits Kenya after shock death of man held by police

Albert Ojwang was detained after the deputy police chief accused him of tarnishing his name on social media.

Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row

Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.

Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row

Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.

British soldier accused of rape in Kenya sent back to UK

Military police are investigating the alleged incident near the British army's training camp in Kenya.

Italy citizenship referendum: ‘I was born here – but feel rejected’

Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.

Italy citizenship referendum: ‘I was born here – but feel rejected’

Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.