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.

Ghana cabinet nominees blocked in anti-gay bill row

The president is under pressure from Ghanaians who want him to sign the bill, and from those who condemn it.

Ghana cabinet nominees blocked in anti-gay bill row

The president is under pressure from Ghanaians who want him to sign the bill, and from those who condemn it.