Somalia al-Shabab: Deadly double car bombing near presidential palace

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At least 38 people are killed in Mogadishu in attacks claimed by the al-Shabab militant group.

Nigerian president apologises for Boko Haram schoolgirl kidnap

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President Buhari apologises for the suspected abductions, as parents say 100 remain missing.

Motorbike courier delivers condoms for ’emergency needs’

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A Senegalese website lets customers buy condoms anonymously and delivers them in under an hour.

Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins

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Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region.

Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins

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Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool Premier League title win is my dream

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah talks to Football Focus about title ambitions, inspiring a nation and why there is more to come from him.

Children ‘forced to watch rape’ in South Sudan

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UN investigators say they have evidence that 40 senior officials could be responsible for war crimes.

Nigeria coach Rohr to stick with core squad for World Cup

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Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr rules out bringing in new players to bolster his squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Komla Dumor Award 2018: Seeking a rising star of African journalism

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BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2018.

Africa’s week in pictures: 16-22 February 2018

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