Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

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

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.

Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.

Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.

Iain Wares, 86, has been accused by 65 former pupils of Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s.

World champions South Africa draw their series in Pakistan 1-1 by completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi.

All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, an official says.

The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in Ivory Coast.

South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.

The American was taken from an area near the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger.

The main opposition candidates have been barred from next week's poll, with one facing a treason trial.