There's pride and hope among the shanties, says Catherine Masters.

The head of the European Parliament has described the survival of a 10-year-old in a Libyan plane crash that killed over 100 people as "truly a miracle."

New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen may miss some of his team's campaign at the World Cup in South Africa because his wife is due to give birth during the tournament.

Youssou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by Rolling Stone magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.

Many African tribes, particularly the Shangaan, have long believed that when the earth is sick God sends his children out in the form of white lions to heal and protect.

A South Korean navy destroyer has caught up to a supertanker carrying about US$160m of oil believed to have been hijacked by Somali pirates.

Jehan Casinader finds the Nile's ancient past has to compete with its colourful present.

Scott Kara reviews new album Ali and Toumani from Ali Farka & Toumani...

Julie Woods never thought she would be able to tour places like the temples at Luxor.