Explosions during a rally held by a rebel group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured around 60 others.
The blasts happened just after the M23 leaders had addressed thousands of people in Bukavu. The Rwandan backed group recently captured the city from the Congolese military. The Kinshasa government blamed a foreign army which it said was illegally present in the country – an apparent reference to Rwanda.
The M23 rebels said grenades were the same as those used by the Burundian army (which has been fighting on the Congolese government side).
East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.
Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.
Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.
Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church
Thomas Naadi explains how casting a ballot works in Ghana's presidential elections.
Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.
Zimbabwe's parliament was plunged into darkness after the finance minister's budget speech.
What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.
Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.
Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.
The two signed a new naval deal this year after more than a decade of strategic partnership.
Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei.
Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.
Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.
Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.
Mia le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.
Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.
Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities – now he’s a four-time African champion.
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