Rwanda genocide: Ex-gynaecologist on trial in France

A former gynaecologist from Rwanda has gone on trial accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.

LGBT rights: I was threatened with “corrective rape” for being gay in Cameroon

Bandy Kiki received threats after she came out as a young lesbian woman from Cameroon.

Liberia presidential election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for top job

Just 7,100 votes separated incumbent George Weah and challenger Joseph Boakai in the first round.

Gabon elections: Junta plans post-Bongo polls for 2025

Military leaders say the plan is not final and needs approval in a "national dialogue" next year.

Uganda attack: Man charged with terrorism over honeymoon deaths

Abdul Rashid Kyoto is accused of killing British and South African honeymooners and their Ugandan guide.

Self-exiled Ivory Coast ex-PM Guillaume Soro plans return

Guillaume Soro, convicted in two court cases, says he now wans to "contribute to reconciliation".

Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings

The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.

Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya

Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.

Burkina Faso crisis: 100 believed killed in Zaongo massacre, says EU

The European Union urges the military government to investigate the reported slaughter of villagers.

Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia’s Bulo Marer Atmis base

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.