Zimbabwe's military has seized the state television but denies this is a coup.
What has happened so far?
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.
Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.
According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.
The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.
A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show.
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.
Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.
Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.
A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.
Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.
Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.
The battle for Kordofan, with a population of eight million, is the latest frontline in Sudan's civil war.
Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.
