Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence.

This election is a litmus test of Mauritania’s democracy after its first democratic transfer of power in 2019.

India and South Africa meet in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday - a final guaranteed to end one side's wait for a trophy.

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.

Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.

A judge declines to halt the deployment of soldiers to assist police in quelling anti-budget protests.

Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.

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

South Africa's coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power.

Former Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo has died after a car accident in Cameroon.

Most businesses are closed in central Nairobi amid a tense environment.

South Africa end their run of semi-final heartache by thrashing Afghanistan to reach their first men's T20 World Cup final.

A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

The events that led William Ruto to abandon his budget might in time be seen as a milestone moment.

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus defends captain Siya Kolisi after Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti made comments about the player's weight.

President Ruto says Kenyans have spoken - and he "concedes" on the controversial tax hikes.

The Malian Islamist forced hundreds of women into sexual slavery, the International Criminal Court rules.

Despite opposition and legal challenges, President Ruto has sent 400 officers to the Caribbean nation.

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.