Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi has ‘severe health crisis’

PM Youssef Chahed warns against spreading "fake news" about the condition of Beji Caid Essebsi, 92.

Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi suffers ‘severe health crisis’

The world's oldest president, aged 92, won Tunisia's first free presidential elections in 2014.

Africa Cup of Nations: Madagascar edge 1-0 victory over Burundi

Marco Ilaimaharitra's thunderous free-kick gives Madagascar their first Africa Cup of Nations win by beating Burundi.

Madagascar v Burundi

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Madagascar and Burundi.

Ethiopia Amhara unrest: Opposition supporters ‘arrested’

It follows an attempt at a regional coup, in which the army chief of staff was shot dead.

China’s investment in Africa: Everything you need to know

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.

China’s investment in Africa: Everything you need to know

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.

Libya crisis: UN-backed government ‘retakes’ key town of Gharyan

Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

Why a traditional religion was not for me

One woman uses a form of African spirituality to communicate with her ancestors.