Dozens feared dead in Nigeria after boat capsizes
Most of the passengers were women and children on their way to celebrate the Muslim festival of Mawlid.
Islamic police raid betting shops in northern Nigeria
The crackdown was prompted by complaints from parents worried about their children getting addicted.
Senegal part company with Afcon-winning coach Cisse
Aliou Cisse leaves his role as coach of Senegal's national side after a nine-and-a-half-year spell which included winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal part company with Afcon-winning coach Cisse
Aliou Cisse leaves his role as coach of Senegal's national side after a nine-and-a-half-year spell which included winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal part company with Afcon-winning coach Cisse
Aliou Cisse leaves his role as coach of Senegal's national side after a nine-and-a-half-year spell which included winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
South African outrage over farmer accused of feeding women to pigs
A bail hearing begins in the case of two black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer.
Sudan army vows to fight on despite peace efforts
Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities have failed to make progress.
Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti
The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.
Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti
The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.
Blunt and bold – Kenya’s ‘truth speaker’ faces the sack
Kenya's deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as "the truthful man".