‘Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety’

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.

Fire, fronds and flax: Africa’s top shots

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

Fire, fronds and flax: Africa’s top shots

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

Fire, fronds and flax: Africa’s top shots

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

US issues warning over new Zambian cyber-security law

The US says a new Zambian law is more intrusive than equivalents in many other countries.

US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China

Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28

Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.