Africa

BREAKING: At least 17 people dead as protesters accuse president of violating peace agreement.

Kenya's deputy president William Ruto made his comments in a speech at a Nairobi church

The world's first malaria vaccine – made by GlaxoSmithKline – could be approved for use in Africa.

Migrants risk abduction, rape and even murder but still brave the deadly journey in pursuit of a better life.

Bitcoin price slip causes market-wide dip, while Cape Town prepares for first bitcoin conference.

Former general Buhari leads incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan by nearly two million votes.

Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.

Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan faces stiff fight from Muhammadu Buhari.

Experts warn that Africa faces a poaching crisis that is likely to see a further decline in the number of wild elephants.

African forces launch ground and aerial attacks after Islamists pledge allegiance to Isis.

French national and Belgian among victims as Islamist gunmen open fire and lob grenades at 'The Terrace' in Malian capital.

Wife complains her husband's penis size was 'too big' and sex became unbearable as she seeks divorce.

Cameroon's troops launch operation against Boko Haram militants in Waza region near border with Nigeria.

Nigerian authorities also suspect the group is preparing dozens of suicide bombers to carry out massive attacks.

African Union plans dispatching 7,500-strong regional force to Boko Haram-affected nations.

Paris calls for the release of an aid worker as captors reportedly demand release of arrested leader General Andjilo.

At least five killed on second day of protests as mob torches churches in Niger.

William Ruto is most-senior government official to be tried by the Hague since its creation.

Rival party led by incumbent president Moncef Marzouki contests Beji Caid's claim as official election results are awaited.

Gerard Depardieu says the lions were killed in 'self-defence', before being eaten.

For the hundreds of thousands of people in the Niger Delta, this must be the time when impunity ends.

After driving through Africa, Dutch adventurer Manon 'Tractor Girl' Ossevoort gears up for South Pole.

Zuma faced resignation calls earlier after using £13.73m of taxpayers' money on private home

President Blaise Compaoré vows to stay on and oversee transition of power.

Chiefs of armed forces and security agencies meet at Vice President Guy Scott's house to discuss power transfer.

Kaci Hickox criticises US Ebola quarantine regulations after being detained in hospital despite testing negative for the virus.

Islamists opposed to peace deal with Nigerian military to form separate group under new leader.

Breaking: City's Yale-New Haven Hospital says it is evaluating patient for Ebola-like symptoms.

The billionaire CEO's donation will be used to provide supplies for CDC operations in west Africa

Economic and social development in sub-Saharan Africa relies on its ability to provide electricity