Algerian protests against President Bouteflika ‘biggest yet’

Thousands of people flood the capital's streets to demand the president's immediate resignation.

Wilfried Zaha back for Ivory Coast’s final Afcon qualifier

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha could play his first game in Nations Cup qualifying after being included in a 24-man squad to face Rwanda.

Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 March 2019

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

Six reasons why so many buildings collapse

A building containing a school collapsed in the Nigerian city of Lagos, killing at least 20 people. Why?

Why the saxophone means the world to a 10-year-old musician

10-year-old Demilade Adepegba says he can juggle school work and his passion for playing music.

Cyclone Idai: Mozambique braces for ‘worst-case scenario’ storm

"The worst case scenario is very likely," meteorologists warn, with a huge storm surge expected.

Cyclone Idai: Mozambique city of Beira hit by storm

Power lines are ripped down, leaving residents of Beira isolated without electricity.

Ethiopian Airlines probe: What do we know?

The race is on for investigators to find answers about what happened to the Boeing 737 Max-8 plane.

Seedorf recalls Nsame as Cameroon prepare for Comoros clash

Indomitable Lions coach Clarence Seedorf has recalled Young Boys forward Jean-Pierre Nsame for Cameroon's crucial Afcon qualifier against Comoros.

Seedorf recalls Nsame as Cameroon prepare for Comoros clash

Indomitable Lions coach Clarence Seedorf has recalled Young Boys forward Jean-Pierre Nsame for Cameroon's crucial Afcon qualifier against Comoros.