Suspected Boko Haram militants disguised as traders kill at least 50 people, an official says.

South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was kidnapped in 2017 while working for a charity.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' winger Adama Traore says he is still open to playing internationally for either Spain or Mali.

Jummai Karofi's three children are still missing after a crackdown by Nigeria's military in 2015.

Sweeping changes see the departure of Black Stars boss Kwesi Appiah and all national coaches - men's and women's.

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

Zambia is wrestling with a devastating drought caused, according to experts, by a dramatic shift in weather patterns.