Worshippers locked in mosque and set on fire
A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.
Africa
Man told he is not British after 42 years in UK
Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey had for years assumed he was officially seen as British.
Ramaphosa signs controversial health bill into law
Despite signing, many groups have said they are exploring taking legal action against it.
Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 41 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions
President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.
Gabon's deposed President Bongo goes on hunger strike
Family's lawyers say they have also filed a complaint with the Paris judicial court
Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for 20 years
Sonko's lawyers have said he was not responsible for what happened.
Nobel laureate's death to be re-examined in S Africa
The former apartheid regime said Chief Luthuli died in an accident after a train hit him in 1967.
US embassy in Tanzania closed over internet outage
It cancelled all consular appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday and rescheduled them to a later date.
Tunisia officials arrested in dispute over flag display
Seven other officials were summoned on Monday.
The volunteer crime fighters using whistles and whips
The team of volunteers works closely with the municipal police.
Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast
Dahmani was wanted in connection with comments she had made earlier in the week.
Internet outage felt across East Africa
A similar outage was experienced in parts of West and Southern Africa in March.
Hunters join search for kidnapped Nigerian students
Hundreds of people, including children, have been abducted in recent months.
Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasure
Nigeria has had some success in its campaign for the return of the bronzes.
Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse
The partially built apartment block collapsed on Monday, killing at least 14 people.
It's OK to have a bad day, Harry tells students
He told them to remember was that mental health affects everyone in the world.
Possible genocide committed in Sudan, report says
The RSF is accused of committing ethnic cleansing against Massalit and other non-Arab communities.
Nigeria’s powerful ex-minister charged with corruption
Former aviation minister Hadi Sirika is charged along with his daughter and son-in-law.
Man found alive in basement after 26 years
Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.