BBC Africa

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

The attack raises questions about security at one of Kenya's most heavily guarded places.

Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet but his whereabouts are unknown.

Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women's World Cup.

Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.

Paul Biya, who at 92 is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine candidates.

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.