Zambian president sacks top judges who ruled in favour of his rival
Some accuse the president of interfering with the independence of the judiciary - he says it is legal.
A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan
Around one in 12 South Sudanese are affected by one of the worst flood seasons of recent years.
Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.
Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.
Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.
Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort
The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.
South Africa beaten by New Zealand in T20 World Cup final
New Zealand win their first Women's T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Dubai.
‘We are poisoning ourselves’: Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.
‘We are poisoning ourselves’: Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.
‘We are poisoning ourselves’: Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.