Uncensored poets

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In our series of letters from African journalists Yousra Elbagir looks at Sudan's rich history of lyrical resistance at a time of state censorship and control.

‘Made in Morocco’

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We track a single item of clothing to see just where it goes before it ends up in the shop.

Sons’ plea to Rwanda’s president over pregnant mother held in prison

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Leeds youth worker charged with sharing state secrets and organising armed groups in Rwanda.

Ivory Coast baby saved by US surgery

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Baby Dominique is recovering in the US after an operation to separate her from her parasitic twin.

Libya force accused of killing Benghazi captives

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The eastern-based LNA says it will investigate the accusations of summary executions of prisoners.

Boko Haram crisis: Cameroon ‘forcing Nigeria refugees home’

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The UN refugee agency says Cameroon is violating its obligations with forced repatriations.

Ivory Coast name Belgian Marc Wilmots as coach

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Former Belgium coach Marc Wilmots is appointed as the new boss of Ivory Coast taking over from Frenchman Michel Dussuyer.

Confederation Cup: Mazembe look for new coach after draw

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Coach Thierry Froger leaves TP Mazembe of DR Congo shortly after the side learn they will face Algeria's JS Kabylie in the Confederation Cup play-offs.

Racially-charged Spur restaurant row causes SA outrage

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In a widely-shared video, a white man can be seen threatening a black woman in a popular restaurant.

Row over Le Pen’s Chad visit

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Her FN party says that Ms Le Pen will pay tribute to French soldiers based in Chad's capital.