Islamic State group escalates attacks on Niger civilians, rights group says

Congo's Ebola-hit towns under confinement as cases tick up

Africa feeding 20 million more children with school meals, WFP says

Children feared among three dead in Channel crossing attempt

Shock as Kenyan lawyer killed in drive-by shooting in Nairobi

Chinese nationals jailed over kidnapping and forced labour in South Africa

Shelling, Hunger, Humiliation: Escaping residents describe siege of Sudan's al-Fashir

Rebels linked to Islamic State kill at least 61 at East Congo funeral

ECOWAS, Switzerland roll out second phase of livestock support in Accra