September 26, 2017 Police arrest 42 gay men in Nigeria's Lagos State More than 40 men were arrested over the weekend for homosexual acts, police say.
September 26, 2017 South African man released by extremists in Mali, government says South Africa's government says a South African man has been freed from captivity after being held hostage for six years by extremists in Mali.
September 26, 2017 Marine veteran amputee seeks next challenge with Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro Cpl. Kionte Storey is working hard to get his stamina into tip-top shape before he attempts to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest peak in about two weeks.
September 26, 2017 Church attacked in southern Nigeria; at least 11 killed Nigerian authorities say at least eight people are dead and 18 others critically wounded after gunmen attacked a church in southern Nigeria.
September 26, 2017 Witch doctors in Uganda sacrificing children in bid to end drought, report says Witch doctors are sacrificing children in Uganda, looking to turn the tide with miracles in the drought-stricken country, a new report says.
September 26, 2017 Ugandan lawmakers in brawl over 'life presidency' bill A fight broke out in Uganda's parliament Tuesday amid efforts to introduce legislation that could extend the president's decades-long hold on power.
September 26, 2017 South Africa's no-confidence vote on President Jacob Zuma fails South African President Jacob Zuma again survived a no-confidence vote in parliament Tuesday in the most serious attempt yet to unseat him after months of growing anger over alleged corruption and a sinking economy.
September 26, 2017 Violent protests in Kenya as opposition alleges vote fraud Kenya's election took an ominous turn on Wednesday as violent protests erupted in the capital and elsewhere after opposition leader Raila Odinga alleged fraud, saying hackers used the identity of a murdered official to infiltrate the database of the country's election commission and manipulate results.
September 26, 2017 US drone strikes in Somalia target al-Shabaab fighters The U.S. military says it conducted two drone strikes Thursday against Al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab fighters in southern Somalia.
September 26, 2017 Bodybuilder dies after botched backflip attempt A bodybuilder who was initially ridiculed after botching an attempted backflip at a competition has reportedly died because of injuries suffered in the stunt.