BBC Monitoring profiles some possible successors to Algeria's president, including his own brother.

Confederation Cup winners Morocco's Raja Casablanca beat Champions League holders Esperance of Tunisia to win the African Super Cup.

Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo reveals he turned down a move to European giants Barcelona in January to continue his career in the Chinese Super League.

Protesters take to the streets days after the army called for the removal of President Bouteflika.

Continuing security restrictions mean tiny numbers will be allowed into Egypt's biggest domestic match between Al Ahly and Zamalek.

African music artists like Mr Eazi are using YouTube to build their audiences.

The family of Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was jailed in 2013 for protesting, say he has been freed.

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana signs a one year extension with Ajax Amsterdam which will keep at the Dutch club until June 2022.

South Africa's Bongi Msomi is captain of the international side and a key player for Wasps in the Superleague, but what has it taken to get there?

A flight-control feature activated before the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed, a report says.

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