Boko Haram’s female suicide bombers strategy

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The BBC's Clive Myrie went to a former Boko Haram stronghold, as the group continues to recruit female suicide bombers.

Kuwait ‘probes Ethiopia maid window fall’

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A rights group says a woman who filmed her Ethiopian maid falling should have tried to help her.

South Africa’s night of the long knives

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The cabinet reshuffle by South Africa's President Jacob Zuma was expected, but its scale has taken people by surprise.

Thumbs down

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President Zuma's midnight sacking of his finance minister will have long repercussions, writes the BBC's Milton Nkosi.

Afcon win made Zambia players ‘big-headed’

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Zambia coach Wedson Niyrenda accuses some of the squad that won the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations of becoming "big-headed".

Africa’s top shots: 24-30 March 2017

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Shutting up shop

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China begins closing down its legal ivory trade, but will consumer attitudes to prized artwork change?

South Africa leaders divided after President Zuma sacks Gordhan

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa describes the finance minister's sacking as "totally unacceptable".

US beefs up muscle in Somalia fight

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The Pentagon said the White House had approved its request for "additional precision fired".

3,600 guests at Ghana’s record-breaking dinner table

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A food seasoning manufacturer in Ghana has built a table which has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest in the world.