Africa

Earthquake rocks Ethiopia as  volcano eruption prompts evacuations

Thousands of civilians have been evacuated because of potentially dangerous volcanic activity, offic

Zambia hunts for inmates freed by 'drunken' policeman

The police detective fled the scene after releasing the inmates but was arrested soon afterwards.

Zimbabwe boy survives five days among lions in park

The seven year-old boy survived on wild fruit and water that he found by digging into a river bank.

China's top diplomat to kick off four-nation African tour

Wang Yi will make official visits to Namibia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Nigeri

Ghana waives visa requirements for African visitors

Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin in offering visa-free entry to African travellers.

Kenya probes giant space debris that crashed into village

Kenya Space Agency says the fallen object is a separation ring from a launch vehicle (rocket).