An app for beating corruption?

Across Africa, activists and social entrepreneurs are using technology to fight corruption and tackle social problems.

Maintaining Mandela’s legacy

As the world says goodbye to Nelson Mandela, the task of ensuring his legacy becomes the world's responsibility.

Morsy to stand trial on terror charges

Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered ex-President Mohamed Morsy and members of the Muslim Brotherhood to stand trial, according to a state-run media report Wednesday.

$600 tin can guitar

A Cape Town-based company is crafting eye-catching electric guitars out of re-purposed oil cans, striking a chord with music fans around the world.

Heavy death toll in S. Sudan violence

Recent violence in South Sudan has left about 500 people dead, the country's government said Wednesday, warning that the toll could rise further.

Joined the naked pizza party yet?

What would you do if you had to wait 90 minutes for your pizza to be delivered? Stare out the window with sad, hungry eyes? Call in screaming to cancel…

Thousands flee South Sudan’s violence

The death toll from violence in South Sudan is "heavy," the United Nations said Tuesday, and thousands of people have sought refuge in the organization's compounds in Juba.

They shook up global finance

On the heels of Lloyd's historic appointment of first ever female boss, CNN takes a look at some other female financial trailblazers making an impact on the world economy.

Stunning photos celebrate Kenya

Turning 50 is a major milestone in a person's life -- and a country's history.

Africa’s super telescopes

Under a clear night sky on a rocky arid outcrop, South African astronomers are waiting for the stars to come out and play.

Africa’s super telescopes

Under a clear night sky on a rocky arid outcrop, South African astronomers are waiting for the stars to come out and play.

Kenya’s 50 years of independence

South Sudan quashes coup attempt

South Sudan's military has quashed an attempted coup, President Salva Kiir said Monday, after heavy gunfire gripped the capital of Juba.

South Sudan quashes coup attempt

South Sudan's military has quashed an attempted coup, President Salva Kiir said Monday, after heavy gunfire gripped the capital of Juba.

Nelson Mandela’s body laid to rest

South Africa buried Nelson Mandela in his childhood village on Sunday, marking the end of an exceptional journey for the man who transformed a nation.