Trump travel ban comes into effect for six countries

Strict visa rules now apply to people from six mainly Muslim countries, as well as all refugees.

Fan-tastic celebrations

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

How I survived

On the day a Nairobi pastor was due to get married a gang of men raped her, stabbed her and left her for dead. But Terry Gobanga is a survivor.

Sudan faces Fifa ban on Saturday over government interference

Fifa warns Sudan that it faces a ban from global football starting on Saturday unless a government order to install a new football association president is overturned.

Nigerian team sack 40 players at once

Nigerian second tier side Mighty Jets of Jos sack 40 players at a stroke for underperforming in the league.

South Africa: Charges over secret breast milk filming

A woman alleges she was filmed while expressing breast milk in a room at her place of work.

Nigeria: Ogoni widows sue Shell over military crackdown

The women accuse the oil giant of complicity in a crackdown by Nigeria's then military rulers.

Egypt’s Essam El Hadary moves to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's Essam El Hadary becomes the first foreign goalkeeper to sign for a Saudi Arabian team after a change in regulations.

Tanzania Football Federation president detained over corruption

The president of the Tanzania Football Federation Jamal Malinzi is arrested over allegations of corruption by the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau.

Malawi and Unicef launch drone air corridor

The site will also be open to universities and other partners to explore the use of drones.