New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists
Nigeria's authorities have officially declared the Lakurawa armed group - which flogs…
Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president
Mozambique's police chief Bernadino Rafael has been sacked, following allegations of brutality…
Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya’s dark past
The reported disappearance of more than 80 government critics over the last…
Coventry aims to challenge ‘status quo’ at IOC
Kirsty Coventry hopes to "challenge the status quo" at the International Olympic…
Former Namibian first lady warns of fraudsters using her face
Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos has released a video message warning…
The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers
For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring…
‘A living hell’: Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya
"We live in terror," whispers Layla over the phone so nobody can…
Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes
Opposition parties and NGOs are demanding explanations from the Italian government after…
South Africa’s WW1 servicemen finally honoured at new memorial
Hundreds of South African servicemen, mostly black, who died during World War…
Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors
Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without…
