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

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

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

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

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