Kenyan teen using poetry to teach people about HIV and polio.

Kenyan teen poet Meshack use rhyme to educate people on the dangers of diseases like HIV and polio.

Felix Tshisekedi – the man trying to outdo his father to lead DR Congo

Felix Tshisekedi, son of a veteran opposition leader, hopes to step out of his father's shadow.

Letter from Africa: How Nigeria’s elite avoid ‘bad education’

Journalist Sola Odunfa reflects on a controversial proposal to ban young Nigerians from completing their education abroad.

Ogenyi Onazi: Nigeria midfielder is ‘committed to playing’ for his country

Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi reiterates his commitment to the Super Eagles and says he is always happy to play for his country.

Egyptian giants Al Ahly appoint Uruguayan Martin Lasarte as new coach

Egyptian giants Al Ahly announce the appointment of Uruguayan Martin Lasarte as the club's new coach, succeeding Patrice Carteron in the post.

African Confederation Cup: Al Masry suffer shock home defeat

Salitas FC of Burkina Faso win 2-0 at Al Masry of Egypt in the biggest shock so far of the African Confederation Cup round-of-32 first leg matches.

African Champions League: Gor Mahia close in on group stage

Gor Mahia are a step closer to becoming the first Kenyan club to qualify for the group stage of the African Champions League.

Protesting Ethiopian soldiers given jail terms

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the soldiers had marched to his office in order to kill him.

Cambodia makes record breaking ivory haul at port

The discovery of a container with more than 1,000 tusks is the country's largest ever ivory bust.

Cambodia makes record breaking ivory haul at port

The discovery of a container with more than 1,000 tusks is the country's largest ever ivory bust.