‘Eighteen dead’ in Burkina Faso attack

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Gunmen opened fire on customers seated outside a hotel and restaurant in the capital, Ouagadougou.

‘Three dead’ in Burkina Faso attack

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Three gunmen started firing outside a hotel and restaurant in the centre of Ouagadougou.

Burkina Faso gun attack kills 18 people at cafe

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Two attackers also die in a siege that continues into the morning in the capital Ouagadougou.

Mission impossible

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In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on her lack of passion for dogs.

Kenya’s Obiri wins 5,000m gold

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South Africa's Caster Semenya wins women's 800m gold in imperious style on the closing night of the World Championships in London.

Kenya election: Police fire teargas at Odinga’s supporters

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The officers were attempting to disperse the crowd as the opposition leader prepared to leave.

Kenya election: Raila Odinga urges supporters to strike

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Opposition leader Raila Odinga said Monday would be a "day of mourning for the fallen patriots".

Olarenwaju Kayode: Nigerian signs for Man City but joins Girona on loan

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Manchester City sign Nigeria international Olarenwaju Kayode from Austria Vienna and send him on a season-long loan to Girona.

Nigeria’s Buhari feels ‘ready to go home’ after treatment in UK

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President Buhari has been in London for much of 2017, getting treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Sick leave

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The impact on the health service at home of the presidents who go overseas for medical treatment.