Algerian woman denied French citizenship over handshake

An Algerian woman is denied citizenship for refusing to shake the hand of an official.

Liberia warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ jailed for 30 years in the US

One witness told the US court how he had ordered the heart of a captive to be cooked for his fighters.

Liberia warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ jailed for 30 years in the US

One witness told the US court how he had ordered the heart of a captive to be cooked for his fighters.

Fifa fines after BBC player-trafficking story

Fifa imposes a fine on the Lao Football Federation for trafficking African youngsters with the help of information supplied by BBC Sport.

Commonwealth countries where it is illegal to be gay

Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality.

Commonwealth countries where it is illegal to be gay

Many Commonwealth countries have laws in place that criminalise homosexuality.

Will Africa’s open skies project take off?

Challenges lay ahead for Africa's airlines as they are granted greater access to the continent.

Commonwealth meeting: Leaders discuss who will succeed Queen as head

Commonwealth leaders are meeting to discuss their next head with the Queen backing Prince Charles.

DR Congo FA boss Omari released after corruption questions

The president of the DR Congo Football Federation Constant Omari is released from detention but is ordered not to leave the country.

Is East Africa ready for kitenge Fridays?

The East African Community has recommended that people in the region wear colourful cotton fabric on Fridays.