Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

BBC Sport sits down with Manchester United forward Melvine Malard to discuss her incredible journey from the island of Reunion to the present day.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Yvonne Ford died four months after contracting the fatal disease when she was scratched by a puppy.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.

NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.