Burkina Faso says 170 dead in village ‘executions’

Prosecutors appeal for witnesses as army warns of rising risk of 'large-scale attacks' by militants.

Tributes as Nigerian actor Mr Ibu dies aged 62

John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades.

Displaced Cameroonian singer on the ‘power of our voice’

Mr Leo's new album Good Vibes is coming out in March and he will be singing in three languages.

Displaced Cameroonian singer on the ‘power of our voice’

Mr Leo's new album Good Vibes is coming out in March and he will be singing in three languages.

How luxury African fashion has wowed Europe’s catwalks

Four designers give their insights into the unrelenting rise of Africa's high-end brands.

How luxury African fashion has wowed Europe’s catwalks

Four designers give their insights into the unrelenting rise of Africa's high-end brands.

How luxury African fashion has wowed Europe’s catwalks

Four designers give their insights into the unrelenting rise of Africa's high-end brands.

Solo orca eats great white shark off South Africa

A killer whale is captured on camera hunting and "eviscerating" a great white shark in less than two minutes.

Solo orca eats great white shark off South Africa

A killer whale is captured on camera hunting and "eviscerating" a great white shark in less than two minutes.

Peseiro leaves Nigeria role as contract ends

Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro announces his departure, despite guiding the Super Eagles to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.