'Cardinal' Ekoumany is the President of the Ivory Coast Sapeurs. Video produced by Daniel South

Francis is on a short visit to Egypt, where he has urged religious leaders to help end violence.

A group of MPs says French nuclear giant is solely responsible for a controversial $320m deal.

Players will wear black armbands in honour of fans electrocuted watching match on TV.

Tanzanian President John Magufuli sacks 10,000 civil servants found to have false qualifications.

The use of donkey hides in Chinese traditional medicine has seen Africa's donkey population halve in the past 20 years.

A Romanian peacekeeper in DR Congo is among five being investigated for sexual abuse and exploitation.

Adama Barrow took power in The Gambia 100 days ago - what has he achieved?

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

Nabil Maaloul is appointed as coach of Tunisia for a second spell in charge to replace Henry Kasperczak who was sacked in April.

A Somali shopkeeper now living in South Africa reflects on the good and bad in his new home.