Africa

The United Nations Security Council today extended until 31 July the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), determining that the situation in the country constitutes a threat to international peace and security.

The country planning to privatise its primary schools

What has happened to the "pride of Africa"?

In our series of letters by African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani blows her vuvuzela for Nigeria's Super Falcons.

End to Ethiopians' hunt for 'illegal' skateboarding spots

People across Kenya are marking the first anniversary of the massacre of 148 people at Garissa University by al-Shabab militants.

Nigeria's Alex Iwobi scores as Arsenal beat Watford 4-0 to keep their faint Premier League title hopes alive.

DR Congo's Dieumerci Mbokani scores for Norwich as they secure a late win to dent Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival.

An Egyptian policeman is sentenced to life in prison for shooting dead a rickshaw driver during an argument over a fare.

South African anti-apartheid activist calls on President Zuma to resign following scandal over improper spending at his private home.

After South Africa's highest court ruled that President Jacob Zuma breached the constitution over the upgrade to his home in Nkandla, the BBC's Milton Nkosi looks at five possible scenarios for what happens next.

Might she come from Africa?

The Pentagon says a drone strike has targeted a vehicle carrying three al-Shabab militants in Somalia, including a key figure, Hassan Ali Dhoore.