As Kenya struggles with violent crime an ex-convict tries to persuade men to turn in their weapons.
Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.
Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.
Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.
Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.
The governing party wraps up its campaign for a seventh term with a rally in Soweto.
The governing party wraps up its campaign for a seventh term with a rally in Soweto.
Al Ahly win a record-extending 12th African Champions League title after beating Esperance 1-0 in the second leg of the final in Cairo.
The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for.
The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for.