US troops to help Somalia fight al-Shabab

The last regular US soldiers left after the "Black Hawk Down" killings of special forces personnel.

Tanzania police killed in highway ambush

Eight officers are killed in an attack by unknown gunmen, 110km (70 miles) south of Dar es Salaam.

Should Zambia ban food imports?

The reversal of a ban on certain food imports has angered Zambian producers.

Should Zambia ban food imports?

The reversal of a ban on certain food imports has angered Zambian producers.

Should Zambia ban food imports?

The reversal of a ban on certain food imports has angered Zambian producers.

Ivory Coast conflict: Gbagbo ally jailed over Novotel hotel murders

Four businessmen, including two French nationals, were seized from a top Ivory Coast hotel in 2011.

Luvo Ntezo: ‘A good sommelier is a good storyteller’

Luvo Ntezo talks about the role of a wine waiter and what makes a good bottle.

Swallows grab famous win over AC Leopards

Former winners AC Leopards are knocked out of the Confederation Cup by Swaziland's Mbabane Swallows who reach the group phase of the tournament.

Africa’s top shots

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

The Nigerian woman standing up to Boko Haram

Meet the woman vigilante who isn't afraid to join the hunt for Boko Haram militants in Nigeria.