Lake Chad attack: ‘Dozens of fishermen’ killed near Cameroon border

Suspected Boko Haram militants disguised as traders kill at least 50 people, an official says.

Abducted South African journalist Shiraaz Mohamed returns home

South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was kidnapped in 2017 while working for a charity.

Abducted South African journalist Shiraaz Mohamed returns home

South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was kidnapped in 2017 while working for a charity.

Abducted South African journalist Shiraaz Mohamed returns home

South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was kidnapped in 2017 while working for a charity.

Wolves’ winger Adama Traore yet to decide between Spain and Mali

Wolverhampton Wanderers' winger Adama Traore says he is still open to playing internationally for either Spain or Mali.

IMN in Nigeria: Life as a member of the banned Shia group

Jummai Karofi's three children are still missing after a crackdown by Nigeria's military in 2015.

IMN in Nigeria: Life as a member of the banned Shia group

Jummai Karofi's three children are still missing after a crackdown by Nigeria's military in 2015.

Ghana’s FA ousts national team coaches at all levels

Sweeping changes see the departure of Black Stars boss Kwesi Appiah and all national coaches - men's and women's.

Africa’s week in pictures: 27 December 2019 – 2 January 2020

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

Climate change has brought parts of Zambia to the brink of famine

Zambia is wrestling with a devastating drought caused, according to experts, by a dramatic shift in weather patterns.