Nobody can stop talking about the self-styled knight giving away cars

Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon's generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.

The presidential feud that even death couldn’t end

What should have been a time for Zambia to come together has exposed old enmities.

The presidential feud that even death couldn’t end

What should have been a time for Zambia to come together has exposed old enmities.

The presidential feud that even death couldn’t end

What should have been a time for Zambia to come together has exposed old enmities.

Parties, pyres and pharaohs: Africa’s top shots

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

Parties, pyres and pharaohs: Africa’s top shots

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

Parties, pyres and pharoahs: Africa’s top shots

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

Jihadists on 200 motorbikes storm Niger army base

At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.

Jihadists on 200 motorbikes storm Niger army base

At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.

US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.