Africa

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is running for a sixth elected term in office, against 10 challengers.

The pangolin is said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. The BBC filmed a rescue operation.

Chemistry student Innocent Havyarimana started a thriving business in a Kenyan refugee camp.

South Africa's Olympic long jump silver medallist Luvo Manyonga could face a two-year ban after three breaches of anti-doping rules in 12 months.

Speculation continues over who gave the orders for the 2001 shooting of Laurent Kabila.

Amidst post-election violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), more than 200,000 people have fled for their own safety, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.    

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, is urging authorities in Uganda to ensure elections next week are free and peaceful, noting that the arrest of opposition candidates and their supporters are among several “worrying” developments ahead of the vote. 

The men were detained when special forces stormed the Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight.

As Senegal's Mbaye Leye prepares for his first match in charge of Standard Liege he is also taking a big step for African coaches.

Five things you should know about the upcoming elections in Uganda.

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

The amazing life of Johnny Smythe - RAF officer, prisoner of war and a father of the Windrush generation.

The firm is to pay $2.5bn to settle US criminal charges over the 737 Max aircraft conspiracy.

Despite increased insecurity and limited funding, the UN food relief agency is continuing to supply food for hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in northern Mozambique.

President Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in for a second term after chaotic scenes in parliament.

The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed shock at the massacre of civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and called on the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. 

A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader.

The Kani brothers presided over a reign of terror in the Libyan town of Tarhuna - now their crimes are being revealed.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has underlined the critical role of the Security Council in addressing links between fragility and conflict, two of the greatest obstacles to achieving sustainable development across the world. 

Sharon Machira explains how people living in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa can enter.