Children killed in Nigeria school collapse

Police say 22 students lost their lives and more than 130 were pulled from the rubble after the collapse.

Kenya’s police chief resigns after deadly anti-tax protests

His resignation comes a day after the Kenyan president sacked most of his cabinet.

The three-way international tussle for Lamine Yamal

Both Equatorial Guinea and Morocco tried to persuade the Spanish-born teenage sensation to play for them.

The three-way international tussle for Lamine Yamal

Both Equatorial Guinea and Morocco tried to persuade the Spanish-born teenage sensation to play for them.

The three-way international tussle for Lamine Yamal

Both Equatorial Guinea and Morocco tried to persuade the Spanish-born teenage sensation to play for them.

Prisoners escape from Niger jail that holds militants

Authorities impose curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after inmates escape from a major prison.

Fancy fascinators and prickly pears: Africa’s top shots

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

Fancy fascinators and prickly pears: Africa’s top shots

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

Fancy fascinators and prickly pears: Africa’s top shots

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

Anger in Egypt after crash cyclist picked for Olympics

Social media users call for competitor who collided with teammate to be dropped from national side.