These are the first deaths confirmed by the president since he sent troops to Tripoli last month.

The continent desperately needs more power but it also wants to avoid damaging the environment.

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.

League leaders Liverpool are forced to come from behind to beat relegation-battling West Ham in a nervy encounter at Anfield.

Nigeria's government is investigating a video of young men dragging a distressed manatee down a road.

Erick Kabendera had been charged with money laundering, tax evasion and leading organised crime.

The fixture list for April's African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon is confirmed, with the hosts kicking off the tournament against Zimbabwe.

Thomas Thabane and the First Lady are accused over the shooting of his previous wife in 2017.

BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2020.

The continent's leaders have been globe-trotting to attend Africa-themed summits, but do they have a plan?

Filmmaker Aicha Macky from Niger is on a journey to determine her role in society as a childless woman.

Chelsea agree personal terms with Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech over a five-year-deal for the Morocco international.

Mikel Arteta hopes he can convince Arsenal's "most important player" Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at the club after he scored twice on Sunday.

Kazeem Tiyamiyu was knocked down and killed in an apparent hit and run but his club Reno Stars say he died from police brutality.

Mikel Arteta's encouraging rebuilding job at Arsenal continues with a win over a stubborn Everton, which could have a big say in the race for European football.

Passengers have been left stranded after a strong sandstorm caused poor visibility.

Amr Fahmy was planning to run to be Caf's next President in 2021.

Voting ended on Saturday for a president in Togo which has been led by the same family for 53 years.

The main suspect is the widow of a Dutchman whose body was found in a septic tank in Kenya.

Methane is being extracted from Lake Kivu in Rwanda to generate electricity.