Al-Qaeda brings in new members and affiliates

Nigerian students live in fear following dormitory massacre

Torture and ill-treatment, sometimes resulting in death, is "widespread" in Libyan jails, according to a new UN report.

As more details emerge of the siege at the Westgate shopping complex in Nairobi, there are growing suggestions that the Kenyan Security Forces may have been involved in looting.

Cape Verde lose their appeal against their expulsion from 2014 World Cup qualifying for fielding an ineligible player.

Gambian kora player Jally Kebba Susso tells BBC Africa how he is carrying on his family's tradition of making music, which has already lasted 70 generations.

Many EU projects aimed at building justice and good governance in DR Congo are failing to deliver results, European auditors say.

UK banking giant Barclays' decision to delay closing the account of leading Somali money-transfer operator Dahabshiil is welcomed by the charity, Oxfam.

Goalkeeper Richard Kingson and midfielder Jordan Ayew are in Ghana's 25-man squad to face Egypt in their 2104 world Cup play-off.

The International Criminal Court unveils arrest warrant for Ivorian ex-minister Charles Ble Goude over war crimes allegations

Nigeria's decision to scout and recruit foreign-born players for the national team is backed by the country's league.

Kenya's top Christian, Hindu and Muslim clerics lead a multi-faith prayer service for the 67 victims of the Westgate mall attack.

Kenya mourns Westgate victims, in sound and images

Police in Moscow detain 16 Nigerian students accused of smashing furniture inside their country's embassy, reportedly in anger over unpaid grants.

How the Nairobi attack has affected Indians

Senegal's King Ibu searches for musical soulmates