Mayotte: 'It feels like nuclear war aftermath' after cyclone, residents say

Rescuers comb through the debris in the French Indian Ocean territory hit by the worst storm in 90 years.

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Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

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'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

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West African military states promise visa-free travel to rival bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they will allow free movement, as regional bloc meets to discuss their withdrawal.

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At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte

There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido.

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Could new super highway lure military regimes back into the West African fold?

The road from Abidjan to Lagos could breathe new life into West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas.

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Rwanda President Kagame announces F1 race bid

Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 grand prix, the country's President Paul Kagame says.

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Adingra or Lookman? Rank African POTY contenders

The men's and women's African Footballer of the Year will be crowned on Monday - but who do you think should win each award?

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Springbok's fly-half Pollard unsure of Leicester future

Two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard says he is unsure about his future at Leicester, but adds he is relishing playing under Michael Cheika.

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Ethiopia and Somalia agree to end bitter Somaliland port feud

Ethiopia's deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict.

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Badenoch stands by Nigeria comments after criticism

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

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Sierra Leone girl, 11, rescued in Med after three days clinging to tyre tubes

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

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Dozens of Ghana president-elect's supporters arrested in post-poll chaos

Supporters of John Mahama allegedly attacked some state institutions and looted properties.

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Keita leaves Werder Bremen to join Ferencvaros

Guinea midfielder Naby Keita will leave Werder Bremen to join Hungarian club Ferencvaros on loan in January.

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Ben Curran in Zimbabwe squad for Afghanistan series

Ben Curran, the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom, is named in Zimbabwe's squad for their one-day international series against Afghanistan.

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South Africa beat Sri Lanka to boost WTC final hopes

South Africa move a step closer to the World Test Championship final with a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha.

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French court finds author guilty of downplaying Rwandan genocide

Charles Onana said to suggest the killings were planned was "one of the biggest scams" of the last century.

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UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade

Pattni has been accused of smuggling gold and exploiting natural resources in Africa for decades.

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Ghana results set to confirm opposition election victory

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumi has accepted defeat and congratulated former President John Mahama on his victory.

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Verstappen to do FIA work in Rwanda after swearing

Max Verstappen will do an activity with junior competitors in Rwanda as his "work of public interest" for swearing at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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