French court jails former Rwanda doctor for 24 years for role in 1994 genocide

Sosthene Munyemana is jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide.

DR Congo elections: Vote enters second day after ‘chaos’

Four opposition candidates have called for the entire election to be rerun after Wednesday's long delays.

William Ruto: The ‘tax collector’ president sparking Kenyans’ anger

Tax hikes have led to many Kenyans saying their president is a greedy tax collector like Zacchaeus.

Andre Onana: Manchester United goalkeeper ‘has decision’ over Africa Cup of Nations

Manchester United's Andre Onana has a career decision to make over joining Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, says Eric Djemba-Djemba.

How DR Congo-Kenya rebel-group row has rattled regional relations

The announcement, in Nairobi, of a new Congolese rebel alliance has damaged diplomatic ties.

Elderly French couple lose rare African mask case worth millions

A dealer bought the African mask from the couple for €150, reselling it for €4.2m.

Anthony Madu: Viral in Nigeria, ballet in the UK and Calvin Royal

Three years ago, we met 11-year-old Anthony Madu, a Nigerian boy who loved ballet. Now he's a ballet student in the UK.

Sudan conflict: Hundreds of thousands flee al Jazira safe-haven – UN

At least 250,000 are seeking sanctuary after being forced from the state of al Jazira, the UN says.

Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with ‘Rwanda-is-autocracy’ remark

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".

Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.