Anger as Uganda president’s son says he’s holding opposition bodyguard
The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.
Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
Tanzanian priest – and government critic – brutally attacked
The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.
DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila’s immunity
He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.
Kenyan MP shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack in Nairobi
The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.