All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.
David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol
A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.
Wolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.
New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series final between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.
South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.
Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
Morocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.
An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.
King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.
