Artist John Akomfrah on recognising African WW1 soldiers

An exhibition seeks to commemorate colonial soldiers who lost their lives in World War One.

Naziru Mikailu: Nigeria’s winners and losers – from godfathers to rappers

The presidential result was not a surprise but there have been some big shocks in the parliamentary vote.

Somali forces end day-long Mogadishu siege

The gunmen who had taken civilians as human shields in a Mogadishu building are killed, officials say.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 February 2019

A selection of photographs from around the African continent over the past week.