Somali Islamic militant group al-Shabaab’s Christmas Day attack kills African Union soldiers

The Somali Islamic militant group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the Christmas Day attack, claiming its fighters had killed several African Union soldiers. The African Union has more than 20,000 troops in Somalia…

African startups that rocked 2014

This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Al-Shabaab raids Somalia’s largest African Union base

Somalia's militant Islamist group Al-Shabaab raided the country's largest military base for African Union troops on Thursday, detonating a car bomb at the entrance before engaging in a firefight with…

Shooter with greatness in her sights

Seema Tomar has worked hard for her shot at fame.

Freediving with great white sharks

He's one of the few people to ever freedive with great white sharks. Meet Andre Hartman, South Africa's self-taught shark expert.

Nigeria’s floating community

Born and raised in the floating slum of Makoko in the Nigerian city of Lagos, Sulayman Afose is building a reputation as a photographic chronicler of the community.

Eusebio: ‘The Black Panther’ remembered

In Portugal and in particular for supporters of Benfica football club, the name of Eusebio da Silva Ferreira is synonymous with greatness.

Nigeria kidnap: ‘Pain is indescribable’

After a Boko Haram militant put a gun to his head during an attack, Samuel Yaga moved his family to what he thought was the safety of Chibok. Then the…

Algeria: Leader of group that beheaded Frenchman is killed

The leader of an Algerian terror group that beheaded French hiker Herve Gourdel in late September was killed in a military operation on Monday, the state-run Algeria Press Service reported.

The honey queens tasting success

In north-west Cameroon, a cooperative of women beekeepers gently nurture hives in the rural outskirts of Bamenda town.

CDC warns of Ebola complacency

The number of Ebola cases in West Africa has not reached worst-case scenario predictions, but until it drops to zero, the world remains at risk, the CDC director says.

CDC warns of Ebola complacency

The number of Ebola cases in West Africa has not reached worst-case scenario predictions, but until it drops to zero, the world remains at risk, the CDC director said Monday.

Boko Haram: ‘Killing will be our religious duty’

A new chilling video shows Boko Haram executing dozens of hostages, who are non-Muslims, with a new message that no one is safe. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports.

10 of the best safaris for 2015

From horse and camel adventures to treks through tiger territory, the safari industry Oscars recognize the best wildlife encounters.

Space: Africa’s future?