The discovery of early ape Proconsul fossils in Kenya have provided new insights into primate evolution.
Energy and infrastructure projects at risk in East Africa's largest economy.
Kenyan fighter jets bombing claims major blow against al-Qaida-linked militants in Somalia.
Conservation group Rhino Ark said Kenyan rhinos require urgent protection from illegal poaching.
Ethiopian PM and Kenyan president hold talks with South Sudan president Salva Kiir as fresh fighting breaks out in Upper Nile state .
Cargo train derailed as it passed through Africa's largest slum.
Widower of British aid worker Emma McCune was former guerrilla leader.
At least six people have been killed in a suspected bomb attack on a minibus in Nairobi, Kenya.
Former minister will be most remembered for his anti-apartheid activism and championing of Nelson Mandela.
World's most wanted woman accused of instigating grenade attack on British tourists in Mombasa
Sunglasses senator replaced image of Muhammad Ali with himself to claim kinship with anti-apartheid hero.
Pope Francis is most popular globally, as Andy Murray and Margaret Thatcher top UK charts.
Ist Battalion Yorks Regiment soldiers sit down on parade in protest over 'mismanagement'.
Players who went into hiding in Kenya for fear of backlash are seeking UNHR protection.
Suspect accused of Woolwich murder tells jury of disgust over Iraq war and his love of al-Qaida.
Dozens of people killed and thousands displaced in ethnic clashes in northern Kenya.
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China criminalises illegal ivory after Botswana summit despite being largest buyers
Katana Kitsao Gona pleads guilty to bestiality and is sentenced to 10 years.
Experts say Africa will lose a fifth of its elephants over the next decade.
Diary extracts reveal how 'White Widow' terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite juggled jihad with domesticity.
Tackle Africa's coaching development officer talks about her role and the charity.