Nigerian town shaken under Boko Haram attack

Boko Haram militants attacked a town in northeast Nigeria on Monday. And battle sounds roared in Damaturu, as the Islamist fighters poured in, eyewitness said.

Egypt ex-ruler Mubarak cleared in deaths

Egyptian prosecutors say they will appeal after former ruler Hosni Mubarak was cleared of charges linking him to the deaths of hundreds of protesters during the country's 2011 uprising.

Horns more valuable than gold

Flying above Kruger National Park, veterinarian Peter Buss steps out onto the helicopter's skid and aims his rifle; below him a white rhino lumbers across the South African bush. As…

U.N.: Number of Ebola cases now tops 16,000

The number of confirmed, probable and suspected cases of Ebola in the current outbreak has surpassed 16,000, according to the World Health Organization, with nearly 7,000 deaths from those cases.

Mubarak cleared over protesters’ deaths

A court dismisses charges against former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak over the deaths of protesters.

Three killed around protests in Cairo

At least three people were killed at or near protests by Islamist demonstrators in Cairo, Egypt's state-run media outlet Ahram Online reported.

Scores feared dead in mosque blasts

Many people are feared dead after three explosions rocked a northern Nigerian mosque where people had gathered for Friday prayers.

Prosecutions urged for men who publicly strip women

Kenya's bar association is calling for the prosecution of men who publicly strip women because of the way they dress.

France’s President visits Ebola-stricken Guinea

French President Francois Hollande is visiting Guinea on Friday in a direct show of support for the West African nation as it battles the deadly Ebola virus.

South African 3-wheeler

Ever hopped in a taxi and sat in traffic for hours whilst pedestrians and cyclists sailed past your window? If so, you may wondered whether you're part of the problem…

Female suicide bombers kill 78 at Nigerian market

Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up at a bustling market in northern Nigeria this week, killing 78 people and leaving dozens injured, medical officials said.

Rwandan fashion tailored for world

When Christine Mbabazi started designing clothes in her bedroom in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, she had big ambitions. Now the owner of her own store -- Christine Creative Collections…

Doing business in Ebola-hit country

The deadly Ebola virus which has ripped through three West African countries has had the biggest impact in Liberia. As of last week, the country has had over 7,000 cases…

Photographer reworks Spanish paintings

Ebola: A vaccine finally?

An experimental Ebola vaccine produces promising results, raising hopes that protection from the deadly disease may be on the horizon.