Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

Pakistan end world champions South Africa's unbeaten run by completing a 93-run victory in an entertaining and hard-fought first Test in Lahore.

Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, family sources tell the BBC.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

The military promises elections within two years, but the President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

The incident raises questions about security at one of Kenya's most heavily guarded places.

President Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet on Sunday.

Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women's World Cup.

Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.

Paul Biya, who at 92 is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine candidates.

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.