Being a fashion designer in Malawi

Fashion designer Lily Alfonso talks about her struggles as an entrepreneur in Malawi.

Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari promises Africans visas on arrival

From January, African nationals will not have to apply for a visa before arriving in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari promises Africans visas on arrival

From January, African nationals will not have to apply for a visa before arriving in Nigeria.

Former Tanzania FA Jamal Malinzi boss guilty on one of 20 charges

Former Tanzania Football Federation president Jamal Malinzi is found guilty on one of the 20 corruption charges he was facing.

Wilfred Bungei: Ex-Olympic champion hopes his battle with alcoholism will inspire others

Kenya's Wilfred Bungei, who won Olympic 800m gold in Beijing, shares his story of battling alcoholism in a bid to 'save someone'.

Wilfred Bungei: Ex-Olympic champion hopes his battle with alcoholism will inspire others

Kenya's Wilfred Bungei, who won Olympic 800m gold in Beijing, shares his story of battling alcoholism in a bid to 'save someone'.

Algeria election: Thousands march to protest in Algiers

People in countrywide protests have long called for a new kind of politics, not just a new president.

Cameroon conflict: ‘I go to a secret school’

Families fleeing conflict in Cameroon English-speaking regions are having a hard time educating their children.

Cameroon conflict: ‘I go to a secret school’

Families fleeing conflict in Cameroon English-speaking regions are having a hard time educating their children.

Niger army base attack leaves at least 71 soldiers dead

It is believed to be the deadliest attack by suspected Islamist militants in Niger for several years.