The army says it defended its post "vigorously" but eventually withdrew, as militants seized on their base.

Rose Njeri developed a tool to help people oppose the government's finance bill.

The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.

Pyramids win their first ever African Champions League title after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo to seal a 3-2 win on aggregate.

There are 500 people missing in the town of Mokwa, but officials fear no more survivors will be found.

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.

Emergency services warn the number of victims may rise as recovery and rescue operations continue.

World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

Torrential rains in the central town of Mokwa led to the deadly floods, authorities say.

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

Somalians hope hosting Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Jay Jay Okocha in a legends game can help bring international football back to the country after nearly 40 years.

The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was found by police on Friday morning.

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say.

Bola Tinubu introduced painful economic reforms but says these are now starting to bear fruit.

In Nigeria's northern Kano State, an unusual form of football is changing lives. Skate soccer is a fast-paced six-a-side sport which combines skateboards and the beautiful game.

In Nigeria's northern Kano State, an unusual form of football is changing lives. Skate soccer is a fast-paced six-a-side sport which combines skateboards and the beautiful game.

The 30-year-old was found dead hours after she left home to see a man she had recently met.

Joshlin Smith is yet to be found more than a year after she went missing from her home.

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.