DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings
More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup
Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned
Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji
Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.
1970-01-01 08:00
MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert
It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan
The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.
1970-01-01 08:00
MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeats star's death
Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer MohBad died last week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame confirms fourth-term bid
President Paul Kagame, who has been in office since 2000, has faced criticism from rights groups.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Why Western nations fear India-Canada row
India is the fifth largest economy and is seen by the West as a key partner against China.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: Authorities accept only limited international help
Only four countries so far have been allowed to send teams to the quake-hit region.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'
Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: Baby starts life in tent as quake victims await aid
There is growing anger at the little help reaching towns and villages in the Atlas Mountains.
1970-01-01 08:00