At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.

Surge in patriotism as Namibia president laid to rest

A huge crowd attends Hage Geingob's funeral following his death at the age of 82 from cancer.

SA’s ANC pitches for votes as majority threatened

President Ramaphosa says the government "will do better" as other parties eat away at its support.

Senegal’s president agrees to go but no poll date set

Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the elections has thrown Senegal into political turmoil.

Thousands mourn marathon star destined for greatness

People pay their respects at the funeral of world record holder Kelvin Kiptum who died at 24.

France expels ‘radical’ Tunisian imam for flag slur

Immigration reforms have made it easier for the French government to forcibly remove foreign residents.

Trumpets, turtles and talons: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Trumpets, turtles and talons: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Russia angers Guinea’s junta after government dissolved

Russia's embassy reportedly warned of possible unrest in Guinea, angering its military rulers.

Kenya will support family of Kiptum’s coach

Kenya's government will donate funds to support the family of athletics coach Gervais Hakizimana, who died alongside Kelvin Kiptum.