Niger floods: Nine children killed as homes collapse

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Heavy rain in Niger's capital, Niamey, causes homes to collapse and badly damages a market.

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s wife shot dead

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Police say the motive of the killing is unknown and they are carrying out their investigation.

India mocked over Morocco border photo

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The home ministry reportedly used a picture from the Spain-Morocco border to show its work.

Secret women

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The all-female Facebook group Female In Nigeria became a place for women to share their deepest secrets.

Somalia: Suicide car bomber targets Mogadishu restaurant

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At least 20 people are killed following a hostage-taking by al-Shabab attackers.

Egypt’s parliament approves islands deal to Saudi Arabia

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A controversial deal to hand two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia is backed by Egypt's parliament.

Referees can stop games over fan abuse at Confederations Cup, say Fifa

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Referees are given the power to stop and abandon games if they witness any fan abuse at this year's Confederations Cup.

Burkina Faso uprising: ‘We want to know the truth’

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Three years after Burkina Faso's uprising, families are still searching for justice for those killed.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi case: ICC calls for arrest of ex-Libya leader’s son

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Saif al-Islam, freed in Libya last week after six years, is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity.

Tunisian smoker jailed for not fasting during Ramadan

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Rights group condemns one-month prison sentence for man smoking in public during the Muslim fast.