Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional.

Anger after protester shot dead at Kenya anti-tax demos

The 29-year-old is the first person to die in the youth-led demonstrations against tax-hikes.

Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants

Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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

Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.

Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.

Egyptian pilgrims ‘totally abandoned’ in Hajj heat

With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.

Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.