Balloon rocking, back flips and desert speeding

Kenya's authorities close a madrassa east of the capital for teaching radical Islamic ideologies and warns other religious schools may also be shut.

At least five people die in Somalia in clashes between pirates fighting over a ransom paid for a recently released hostage, sources tell the BBC.

A desperate dash from an old-school leader

The BBC Great Lakes service, part of the BBC World Service, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Here's the story - in 15 seconds.

A group of cricketers sets a new world record for the highest-ever match by playing at the top of Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.

Calls to close South Africa's gay-friendly Open Mosque