Ali Bongo – Gabon’s president arrested in army coup

As the military seizes power in Gabon, we examine the colourful, contentious life of its ousted president.

Nigeria’s Daily Trust undermined security, army says

The Daily Trust put troops in danger by reporting about a planned operation, the army says.

Gabon coup attempt: Government says situation under control

All five rebels who claimed to have seized power have been arrested, the government says.

US attacks on Somalia’s al-Shabab increase under Trump

Since President Trump took power aerial attacks on al-Shabab have increased, writes the BBC's Tomi Oladipo.

US attacks on Somalia’s al-Shabab increase under Trump

Since President Trump took power aerial attacks on al-Shabab have increased, writes the BBC's Tomi Oladipo.

Egypt opens Middle East’s biggest cathedral near Cairo

President Sisi inaugurated the massive Coptic cathedral, a day after a bomb blast near a church.

Nigeria soldiers raid paper ‘over Boko Haram article’

The Daily Trust says it may be connected to its story about a planned offensive against Boko Haram.

DR Congo result delay: Voters ‘must be patient’

Only 53% of votes from the country's 75,000 polling stations have been counted in the last week.

DR Congo result delay: Voters ‘must be patient’

Only 53% of votes from the country's 75,000 polling stations have been counted in the last week.

Zamalek lure Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib from Turkey

Egyptian club Zamalek lure Morocco international striker Khalid Boutaib from Turkish side Yeni Malatyaspor.