New video sheds lights on Boko Haram fighters

CNNi talks to Reuters correspondent Julia Payne about a video that purports to show foreign fighters in the terrorist group, Boko Haram.

Man offers livestock to marry Malia Obama

Felix Kiprono, a lawyer in Nairobi, Kenya, has his eye on someone special: President Obama's daughter Malia.

Soaring above deserts on a ‘leaf blower’

Several years ago, in Gadhafi-controlled Libya, George Steinmetz found himself hidden in a kind of "safe house" where he was assembling his personal aircraft.

Social media users tell #BuhariFixThis

As President Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in, Nigerians took to social media to offer their "to do" list for the new president's administration.

Five things Buhari must tackle

Nigeria’s Buhari sworn in

New species on the human family tree

Throw caution to the wind in this Moroccan surfing mecca

Kitesurfing is a watersport that's becoming increasingly popular around the world. These 10 photos show you why.

Boko Haram survivors living in fear

The DJ dropping dance beats in South Africa

Paintings show the casual violence of colonial masters

Wanted Al-Shabaab official dies in Somalia

An Al-Shabaab leader wanted by the United States has died in Somalia, the Somali-based militant group announced Thursday.

De-horning rhinos to save their lives?

Daughter: ‘Don’t look for me, I’m in Syria’

A Kenyan mother fears that her daughter may have traveled to Syria to join ISIS. CNN's Robyn Kriel reports.

Air France flight’s brush with volcano

An Air France passenger jet had a near miss with an active volcano in Africa earlier this month, prompting an investigation from French aviation authorities.