BBC Africa

Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.

The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

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

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

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

Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women's World Cup.

Adrian De Wet tells the South African court that "when pigs are hungry enough, they'll eat anything".

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

A group of Sudanese medics says the latest attack on el-Fasher is a war crime.

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.

The university is one of South Africa's most historic institutions - where prominent leaders studied.

Togo international Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a freak collision with an advertising board which his club says could leave him paralysed.

Togo international Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a freak collision with an advertising board which his club says could leave him paralysed.

The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.

Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of "funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups" on its soil.

The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.

The security minister says the NGO "collected and passed on sensitive security information" - which it denies.