Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC.

The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.

They say the decision "runs contrary to the desired structural change" they were seeking.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary's declaration is illegal.

Morocco wants to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Huge crowds are attending a memorial for the former leader in Kisumu ahead of his funeral on Sunday.

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The head of Liberia's drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.

Mourners carrying national flags and portraits of the late leader pay their final respects at a city stadium.

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

Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.