Nigeria claims progress against Boko Haram

Egyptian mummies reveal ancient scam industry

Tens of centuries ago, animals were increasingly seen as sacred representation of gods in ancient Egypt. Pilgrims would often pay for the mummification of an animal, in return for divine…

Opposition leader gunned down

A Burundian political opposition leader was shot dead in the nation's capital, a police spokesman said Saturday.

Burundi opposition suspends talks

Rescued Boko Haram hostages moved

At least 260 women and children who were rescued from Boko Haram have been moved by the Nigerian military to an undisclosed location, officials said Friday.

Somali ISIS members court Al-Shabaab

A recently released propaganda recruitment video by ISIS shows Somali fighters in the group inviting other Somali jihadis to join their ranks.

Fuel shortages cripple Nigeria

Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer, but fuel shortages have paralyzed the country that just a year ago was declared Africa's largest economy.

Burundi’s refugees waiting for boat ride to safety

Startup makes rhino horns — without rhinos

To tackle poaching, this starup is producing synthetic rhino horns -- by fabricating protein and 3D printing.

‘Why killing one bull is worth it for conservation’

It is often hard for people to understand the rationale for the sport hunting of an endangered rhino species, especially at a time when poaching has been increasing.

7 of the best African holidays

Oldest stone tools found in Kenya

After black rhino kill, a village celebrates

The hunt for a black rhino may have been controversial, but there's nothing but gratitude in a Namibian village.

USAfrica: Otti vs Ikpeazu, election tribunal grants Otti inspection of ballot papers, card readers, sensitive electoral materials

USAfrica: Otti vs Ikpeazu, election tribunal grants Otti inspection of ballot papers, card readers, sensitive electoral materials. The battle over who ultimately will govern Abia State of Nigeria moved, formally,…

Opinion: This is not conservation

Killing endangered wildlife to save it is just wrong.