Sudan fighting: The Nigerian footballer who fled in his shorts

The midfielder had no time to gather his belongings as fighting broke out in his neighbourhood.

Sudan fighting: Warring sides in Saudi Arabia for talks

The rival armies prepare to hold their first face-to-face negotiations after weeks of fighting.

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park.

Kenya: Moment helicopter lifts lorry driver from flash flooding

Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya.

Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband.

Hellen Obiri: Boston Marathon winner on family sacrifice and quitting the track

Kenya's multiple world champion on moving her family to a different country in search of marathon success.

Nigeria: Kidney-plot politician Ike Ekweremadu jailed

Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu brought a man to the UK to provide a kidney for his daughter.

Victor Osimhen: Is ‘limitless’ Napoli striker a £100m player?

Having scored the goal that clinched Napoli's first title in 33 years, just how much is Serie A's Nigerian top scorer Victor Osimhen worth?

King Charles III Coronation: Africans share their thoughts

What does King Charles III's coronation mean to Africans? People from four cities on the continent share their views.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

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