Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.

Locals in northern Algeria take stock after fires destroy homes and char large areas.

The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.

It is not yet clear if this was an attempt by presidential guards to seize power.

Jenni Hermoso and Alba Redondo score twice as Spain underline their credentials as potential Fifa Women's World Cup winners by thrashing Zambia to progress to the last 16 with a game to spare.

Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.

A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.

The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.