Nigerian ‘torture house’: Hundreds freed in Kaduna police raid

Nearly 500 men and boys were tortured, sexually abused, chained up and starved, police said.

Africa’s top shots: 20-26 September 2019

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

Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world’s landmines?

Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives.

The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

Meet ‘The Terminator’, Zimbabwe’s disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

Meet ‘The Terminator’, Zimbabwe’s disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

Mugabe to be buried in home town after final twist in row

The decision comes after a feud between Mugabe's family and the government over his burial place.

Alphonso Davies: The Bayern Munich winger born in a refugee camp

Bayern Munich 'wunderkind' Alphonso Davies, who was born in a refugee camp in Ghana.

Chad gold mine collapse leaves about 30 people dead

More victims may be trapped in the debris at an illegal gold mine near the Libyan border.

Chad gold mine collapse leaves about 30 people dead

More victims may be trapped in the debris at an illegal gold mine near the Libyan border.