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Kenya: At least three killed as police break up Odinga rally near Kenyatta inauguration
Hopes that the inauguration of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta would end months of election turmoil were dashed.
Stampede and protests as Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta is sworn in
The election was chaotic, the re-election was chaotic, and the inauguration ceremony for Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was chaotic.
Kenya: More deaths as Supreme Court upholds re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta
Although the opposition called for calm, at least two people were killed in protests after the court upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election in a repeat vote that the opposition boycotted.
Kenya: At least two shot dead in clashes with police as Raila Odinga returns to Nairobi
Police fired live rounds and tear gas to prevent Odinga's convoy from making its way to Nairobi's main park so he could address supporters.
Black Death plague scare in Africa – Things you need to know about the devastating pandemic
Malawi has become the tenth country in Africa to be put on high alert over fears that the plague could spread there from Madagascar.
Ten African nations now on high alert over spread of Black Death plague
Malawi has become the tenth African country to be put on high alert over fears the pneumonic plague could spread there from Madagascar.
Student suspended for fighting goes on 'revenge shooting' rampage at Kenya high school
The shooting occurred at dawn at the Lokichogio Mixed Secondary School when a suspended student and other gunmen, thought to be from South Sudan, attacked pupils.
Four beheaded in Kenya in suspected al-Shabaab attack
Attack brings number of people reported beheaded by al-Shabaab in Lamu County to 16 in the past three months.
Kenya's Supreme Court nullifies Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential election victory
No Kenya presidential election has ever been nullified before.
Three men beheaded in Kenya in suspected Al-Shabaab attack
Somalian militants often attack neighbouring country in retaliation to deployment of troops.
Baby beaten into coma by Kenyan police searching for political protesters
Police are looking for political protesters following a controversial election in Kenya.
Have an old PC to spare? Help Alan Turing's family bring computing to rural African schools
The Turing Trust is urgently seeking more partners to support its programmes in several African nations.
Baboon monkeys with high voltage cables and causes power outage for 5 hours in Zambia's Livingstone
The electrocuted animal survived and was handed over to the Zambia Wildlife Authority with serious injuries.
Randy drunk couple keeps entire village waiting for toilet before pastor smashes open door
The couple were caught having sex during a cleansing ceremony in a village in Murang'a County, Kenya.
Al-Shabaab kills at least five policemen in bomb blast in Kenya
The incident occurred in the southern town of Mangai.
African leaders 'stand with the UK' following terrorist attack in Manchester
At least 22 people were killed and 59 wounded when a suicide bomber struck at a pop concert.
How Kenya's Jubilee party is using UK 'big data' firm linked to Trump and Brexit victories
Cambridge Analytica influenced millions of voters with targeted messages based on online activity.
Kenya ready to take action after US freezes aid to health ministry over corruption
Suspension covers funding for salaries and wages, operations, domestic and international travel.
Girls and young women targeted by Kenyan government roll-out of new HIV prevention drug
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) can reduce the risk of HIV transmission by at least 90%.
Dental disease led legendary man-eating lions of Tsavo to kill humans
Dental injuries would have made catching other prey much more difficult.
Drought forces a family in Somalia to sell teenage daughter into marriage: Heartbreaking photo report
Family forced into impossible situations as an an arc of hunger and violence stretches across Africa into the Middle East.
How do snakes eat super-sized prey – like antelopes, hyenas or humans?
The body of an Indonesian man was discovered inside a reticulated python.
Herdsmen burn luxury lodge of conservationist Kuki Gallmann in Kenya's drought-stricken Laikipia
Seven out of 30 tourism lodges in one of Kenya's most important wildlife areas have closed since Christmas.
NGO urges UK, Germany to present apologies and compensations for colonial atrocities in Tanzania
Germany already in talks over reparations for Herero and Namaqua massacres in former colony Namibia.
NGOs urge Kenya to protect Somali refugees facing conflict and drought
International community and donor countries should give financial support to Kenyan government, NGOs say.
Africa's largest snake has been caught devouring an entire hyena on camera for the first time
A tourist stumbled across the scene in Kenya.
Tristan Voorspuy killing: Kenyan man in custody over shooting of ex-British army officer
Rancher and safari company owner was killed by armed herders responsible for land invasions.
Kenya doctors union sign 'return to work deal' as they call off 100-day strike
The strike over better pay and working conditions has crippled public hospitals.
World facing largest humanitarian crisis in 72 years, says UN
Among the four countries badly hit by famine, Yemen fares the worst with two-thirds of its population in need of help.
Kenyan hospitals sack doctors over 96-day strike
The strike over better pay and working conditions has crippled public hospitals.