The miners were left starving and dehydrated after security forces cut off their access to food and water.

All those killed at Palabek Refugee Settlement were children, an official tells local media.

Two UK-based Africans tell the BBC how they are digging deep into their culture to change home decor.

The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.

Large parts of Nigeria are experiencing power outages due to problems with the country's grid.

Two years since war ended in northern Ethiopia, discarded weapons are proving deadly and maiming people.

Runner-up Venâncio Mondlane uses social media to call for renewed protests against disputed election result.

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.

Alleged protesters - many of whom appeared frail after weeks in detention - appeared in court on Friday.

Meet Rwanda's first cheerleading squad, known as the Pom Pom Girls.

After starting his rap career earlier this year, Fulham's Alex Iwobi says he aims to inspire through music as well as football.

Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.

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

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party loses parliamentary majority in a shock defeat, early poll results show.

Shaun Mogaila allegedly fled the scene of the accident which killed a nine-year-old girl.

The impeached deputy president wanted to prevent the swearing in as he appeals against his removal.

Eugene Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.

The next generation of Eritrean cyclists are aiming to emulate and surpass Biniam Girmay, who has attained several landmarks for Africa.