Uganda’s leader promotes his son to military chief

President Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming his son as his successor.

Disgraced South African tycoon dies from gunshot wound

Markus Jooste dies one day after being ordered to pay a $25m fine for accounting fraud in South Africa.

Freed prisoner takes on Senegal’s heir apparent

Their rivalry underpins a big divide in the nation, regarded as a beacon of West African democracy.

Rwandan genocide suspect arrested in Ohio

Federal prosecutors accuse Rwandan-born Eric Nshimiye of concealing his involvement in mass murder.

Rwandan Genocide suspect arrested in Ohio

Federal prosecutors accuse Rwandan-born Eric Nshimiye of concealing his involvement in mass murder.

Metal bands and dancing feet: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Metal bands and dancing feet: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Metal bands and dancing feet: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Nigerian film star arrested on bribery charges

Police say Amal Umar gave an officer 250,000 naira (£137; $175) to have her impounded car released.

Nigerian film star arrested on bribery charges

Police say Amal Umar gave an officer 250,000 naira (£137; $175) to have her impounded car released.