‘Eighteen dead’ in Burkina Faso attack

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

‘Three dead’ in Burkina Faso attack

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

Burkina Faso gun attack kills 18 people at cafe

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

Mission impossible

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

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

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

Kenya election: Raila Odinga urges supporters to strike

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

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

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

Sick leave

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