South African conservation group VulPro is warning of the threat to the continent's vulture population from elephant and rhino poachers.

There are deep concerns about growing instability in the Central African Republic. Alex Jakana reports.

Some 160 Somali religious scholars issue a fatwa denouncing al-Shabab, saying the militant group has no place in Islam.

Pictures of Kenya's drought-prone region finding huge water reserves

Scientists have tested a vaccine that appears to be effective against the primate equivalent of HIV.

Why gunmen have turned off the taps on Libya's oil sector

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan sacks nine cabinet ministers amid serious divisions in the governing party.

Shola Ameobi says he is "very happy" after scoring his first goal for Nigeria in Tuesday's 4-1 friendly win against Burkina Faso.

A huge water source has been discovered in the arid Turkana region of northern Kenya, which could supply the country for 70 years, the government says.

UK Business Secretary Vince Cable attacks plans for a £3,000 bond to be paid by visitors from "high risk" countries.

Central African Republic's leader sacks the army chief after forces loyal to the deposed president launch a new offensive.

A car bomb hits intelligence headquarters in the Sinai peninsula in Egypt, killing four people and wounding 10 others, state TV says