Second football game called off in Morocco map row

A second football game between teams from Algeria and Morocco is called off because of a row over an extended map of Morocco.

Burkina Faso bans more foreign media outlets

The West African nation "strongly rejects" allegations its army killed at least 223 civilians in February.

Kenya dam burst kills around 50, Red Cross says

Villagers were swept away as they slept after a tide of water crashed down from the breached dam.

UK MP deported from Djibouti due to criticisms of China

Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.

A president declared an emergency over rape. What happened next?

Despite Sierra Leone declaring sexual violence a national emergency, perpetrators are rarely punished.

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

Africa Live: Kenya delays school reopening over devastating floods

Authorities say it will be unwise to risk the the lives of learners and staff as rains continue to pound the country - and more stories

Burkina Faso rejects accusation of villagers’ massacre

Human Rights Watch says at least 56 children were killed by soldiers in Soro village.

Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

People are grappling with power cuts as well as extreme heat blamed on human-induced climate change.