In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional.
The 29-year-old is the first person to die in the youth-led demonstrations against tax-hikes.
Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.
A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.
With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.
With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.