In the past year the country has recorded 179 elephant deaths due to the ongoing drought.
Jonny Bairstow's devastating 90 helps England beat South Africa by 41 runs in a high-scoring first Twenty20 international in Bristol.
The 170 carat "Lulo Rose" is the fifth largest diamond ever discovered in Angola's Lulo mine.
The Nigerian army says it has found two hostages, who appear to have given birth during captivity.
Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says they plan to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - but organisers insists Guinea will host.
William Ruto appeared alone in the TV studio to answer questions on a range of topics.
The death toll rises to 17, including three peacekeepers, as a third day of demonstrations continue.
Plesiosaur fossils on an ancient African riverbed suggest 'Nessie' could have survived fresh water.
This year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations has raised the stakes for women's football, but can the continent capitalise on its success?
Turnout is believed to have been low - with fewer than one-third of voters casting a ballot.
A recent spate of tavern shootings in South Africa has brought into focus how unsafe some places are.
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