Andy Yiadom: Barnsley boss Heckingbottom to leave Huddersfield target out

Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom says Huddersfield target Andy Yiadom will not be selected while he is "in limbo".

Kenya election: Raila Odinga’s strike call mostly ignored

Many shops in the capital are open despite the opposition's call for a strike over disputed polls.

Sierra Leone floods kill hundreds as mudslides bury houses

There are fears for many who were asleep when mudslides and flooding hit near Freetown.

Burkina Faso attack: 18 killed in ‘terrorist attack’

At least 18 people have been killed and eight wounded in a "terrorist attack" in the centre of the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, the government says.

‘Eighteen dead’ in Burkina Faso attack

Gunmen opened fire on customers seated outside a hotel and restaurant in the capital, Ouagadougou.

Burkina Faso gun attack kills 18 people at cafe

Two attackers also die in a siege that continues into the morning in the capital Ouagadougou.

‘Three dead’ in Burkina Faso attack

Three gunmen started firing outside a hotel and restaurant in the centre of Ouagadougou.

Mission impossible

In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on her lack of passion for dogs.

Kenya’s Obiri wins 5,000m gold

South Africa's Caster Semenya wins women's 800m gold in imperious style on the closing night of the World Championships in London.

Kenya election: Police fire teargas at Odinga’s supporters

The officers were attempting to disperse the crowd as the opposition leader prepared to leave.