- Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join one party
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
- South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.
- How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa
Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.
- Ugandan military helicopter catches fire in deadly Somalia crash
Five people on board died, while three survived with "severe burns", the military said.
- Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test
A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.
- First summit: Trump to meet with five African presidents next week
It is set to be the first multilateral US-Africa summit since Trump started his second term. On the agenda: regional security, but foremost trade and opportunities for economic cooperation.
- At least three killed after AU military helicopter crashes in Somalia's Mogadishu airport
The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.
- Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail until sentencing, bail denied
The US rapper was found guilty on Wednesday of flying his girlfriends to sex parties around the country, in which the prosecution said his partners were not consenting to participate. Combs was however not found guilty of racketeering nor sex trafficking, the two most serious accusations.
- Anxiety grips Haitian community in United States over termination of protected status
A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Haitians in the US.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty on two counts, escapes prison for life
The hip hop star was found guilty of prostitution-related offences but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.