Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned
It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.
Category: Africa
Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.
Dangote: 'Nobody can make Africa great but us'
Africa’s richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote’s ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
Sawe loses 'rRock, paper, scissors' for London Marathon dates
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year’s two-day London Marathon.
Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue, official tells BBC
Piracy off the Somali coast has increased in recent years after dropping when international naval operations began in 2011.
South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed
The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.