In Tunisia security has been increased at major venues - and many mosques, suspected of fomenting trouble, are being closed.

Tunisian security sources say that Seifeddine Rezgui, who killed 38 people in an attack on a hotel in the resort of Sousse, was trained in Libya.

More than seven weeks after Liberia was declared free of Ebola, a young man was found dead of the disease on Sunday, according to the country's deputy health minister.

Kenya's Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o returns to her native country with a mission to save wild animals.

How gunman carried out deadly assault

The BBC's Ben Brown reports from Sousse in Tunisia on what is known about the last moments of Seifeddine Rezgui, who killed 38 people at a beach resort on Friday.

Strong trade unions not the cause of structurally high unemployment

South Sudan's army and allied militias "abducted, torched and gang-raped girls" during fighting against rebel forces in Unity state, a UN report says.

Investor focus centres on South African group’s next move to build a global ecommerce business

Ghana's oldest slum was the scene of running battles on Monday, between police and residents who were protesting the demolition of their homes.

Residents in the Mathare slum area of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, are now able to access water through an ATM-style dispenser.

Officials warn campaign puts migrants at risk of losing their lives

The Ghanaian police use tear gas on residents demonstrating against the demolition of an Accra slum.