Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I want my books to be read in Africa

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Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.

Saintfiet aims to ‘write World Cup history’ with Mali

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Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.

Fire, fairies, and festivities: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

British man killed by president’s convoy in Kenya hit-and-run

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The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.

Rival forces seize mayor’s office in key Ethiopian town amid fears of new conflict

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A power struggle within Tigray's ruling party raises the prospect of a resumption of civil war.

‘They killed all these young people’ – BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city

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The BBC speaks to multiple witnesses who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.

Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground

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At least 17 soldiers from Malawi and South Africa have been killed in DR Congo.

South Africa in ‘unchartered waters’ as budget splits coalition government

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The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

A man called Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe’s succession battle

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Zimbabwe's leader faces a backlash from key allies over efforts to extend his time in office.

Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as Caf president

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South African Patrice Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o voted on to Caf's executive committee.