BBC Africa

Mali is in the grip of increased Islamist and ethnic violence. The BBC looks at the roots of the conflict.

The governor of Lualaba province says the fatalities are "clandestine artisanal diggers".

Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.

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

Algeria beat Senegal to reach the last 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, but which other favourites clash on day eight?

Algeria beat Senegal in Cairo to clinch a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Kenya and Tanzania.

The world's oldest president, aged 92, won Tunisia's first free presidential elections in 2014.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Madagascar and Burundi.

It follows an attempt at a regional coup, in which the army chief of staff was shot dead.

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.

Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

One woman uses a form of African spirituality to communicate with her ancestors.

Dozens more were injured during national celebrations for the country's independence day.

Nigeria and Egypt booked places in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, but which other favourites clash on day seven?

Mohamed Salah's goal helps hosts Egypt beat DR Congo and move into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Women and girls are urged to report any sexual violence committed by the exiled former president.

Uganda and Zimbabwe play out an entertaining draw in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo.

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon for team misconduct, offensive behaviour and fair play breaches during the Women's World Cup loss to England.