Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria

The Algerian coastguard reportedly shot at four French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters.

What a doctor’s death in a lift tells us about Africa’s debt crisis

Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.

Africa’s week in pictures: 25 – 31 August

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself

The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.