Aid groups warn the continued mass exodus of Muslims from the Central African Republic could lead to a market collapse, worsening the food crisis.

Experts from around the world are gathering in London to discuss the 'global crisis' of the illegal international trade in wildlife.

Persuading rebels to return to Rwanda after 20 years

The 77 countries where being gay is a crime

Former Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda has appeared at the International Criminal Court for the start of a hearing that will decided if there is enough evidence for him to stand trial.

At least 50 people are reported to have died after overnight floods and landslides hit the Burundi capital, Bujumbura.

Photos of Kenya's traditional brewers of beer and moonshine and some village drinking dens.

Shopping for illegal African rhino horn with a hidden camera

Cape Town has been declared World Design Capital for 2014, as Lerato Mbele reports.

Pictures of the abandoned army in Bokassa's palace

A sandman, centenarian and Maasai Olympian jump

The country where shoppers can pay with eight different currencies