Covid-19 in Kenya: Unemployed and taking care of my ailing mother

Sam is unemployed as a result of the pandemic and has dedicated himself to taking care of his ailing mother.

The Ugandan man adopting children in the US

How one man went from being a “street kid” in Uganda, to adopting a white child in the US.

Transracial adoption: ‘People accused me of kidnapping my son’

Adopting a child can be a challenging experience, particularly for one African-American woman, Keia whose three-year-old son Princeton is white.

Rwandan genocide orphan’s ‘miracle’ WhatsApp reunion

A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.

Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 25 in Lokoja

A primary school pupil and students are among 25 people killed when the tanker's brakes failed.

Coronavirus: Health chief hails Africa’s fight against Covid-19

Africa has had fewer cases than Europe, Asia or the Americas, with numbers continuing to decline.

Ramla Ali: Boxer who fled civil war to become British champion signs professional deal

Ramla Ali, a boxer who became British champion without her family's knowledge after fleeing civil war in Somalia, signs a professional deal.

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

Papa Massata Diack fights back over his corruption conviction in France

Papa Massata Diack, son of the former IAAF president Lamine, challenges French authorities over his conviction for corruption.