BBC Africa

Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.

A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.

Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey plays for Villarreal against Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges.

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

The series-deciding third T20 between England and South Africa is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

Defending champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.

Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.