Investigations continue after 17 primary school pupils die in an overnight blaze.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

The BBC sees first-hand the desperation of Sudanese people affected by the civil war and hunger crisis.

The BBC sees first-hand the desperation of Sudanese people affected by the civil war and hunger crisis.

Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei.