Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy have been named in connection with post-election violence in report investigating human rights abuses in the country

The body of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe arrives back in his home country for his funeral.

South Africa's main opposition party condemns as a cover-up an official probe into the use of a military base for an Indian society wedding.

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Ethiopian activist Bogaletch Gebre wins an international prize for her campaign to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM).

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A mortar hits the main city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in the country to promote peace.

Ghana international midfielder Derek Boateng announces he has joined English Premier League club Fulham on a two-year deal.

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy are named in connection with post-election violence in a long-awaited report investigating human rights abuses.

Andrew Harding looks at an example of economic change at a shopping mall in the township of Alexandra.

Seven members of the Egyptian security forces abducted in the Sinai peninsula last week have been freed, officials say.

The Zimbabwean refugee who sends money back home