ICC withdraws charges against Kenyan President

The International Criminal court has dropped charges against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was accused of crimes against humanity in connection with a previous election.

Shock jock drops radio bomb

On the starting line at Maasai Olympics

With a fall in the lion population and a rise in people, locals had to find a way to save the cats, as well as their customs.

‘Ebola broke Sierra Leone’s heart’

How does a naturally 'touchy, feely' nation learn to keep its distance from loved ones?

$100M for 10,000 people. Apply?

Nigerian billionaire investor and former United Bank for Africa CEO Tony Elumelu has pledged $100 million to find and support 10,000 entrepreneurs throughout Africa.

Who’s entitled to speak for Africa?

If 21st century Africa is a story struggling for equality in the global community of stories, to paraphrase Africa's most famous novelist, Chinua Achebe, then Bob Geldof, Bono, and international…

A year later, recalling Mandela

One year later, CNN journalist Robyn Curnow recalls Nelson Mandela's death and the nation's response, as South Africans thronged outside his home, savoring "Mandela Magic."

Al-Shabaab kills Somali ex-lawmaker

Al-Shabaab killed a Somali former lawmaker and injured a current Parliament member in a drive-by shooting in Somalia's capital, police say.

Al-Shabaab kills Somali ex-lawmaker

Al-Shabaab killed a Somali former lawmaker and injured a current Parliament member in a drive-by shooting in Somalia's capital, police say.

Nigeria’s star architect on success

Olajumoke Adenowo's life is one of numbers.

Kenya’s victims mourned

Families of 36 non-Muslim quarry workers killed by the Islamic militant group Al-Shabab in Kenya mourn their loss.

This is not just a backpack

For many kids living in rural and non-electrified parts of South Africa, the final school bell doesn't just signal the end of another day of learning. Instead, it also means…

South Africa’s new whisky blends

South African wines have long been appreciated by even the snobbiest of sommeliers, and now harder drinks from the country are also making a name for themselves.

Lessons from famous chimps

In the dense forests of Gombe, in the Tanzanian jungle, researchers are continuing the work of pioneer Jane Goodall to learn the ways of a famous group of chimpanzees.

African Union convoy attack kills 4

A car packed with explosives sped up and into an African Union troop convoy near Mogadishu airport Wednesday morning, claiming at least four lives in the ensuing explosion, police said.