Africa

Despite challenges towards inclusive dialogue in Burundi, the United Nations must continue to support the political process there, the Organization&#39s envoy to the east African country told the Security Council on Monday.

Thousands in Zimbabwe have gathered to celebrate the army's takeover of the country.

The fashion world mourns a designer whose clients included Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Michelle Obama.

Pressure grows on President Mugabe to stand aside, with crowds marching on his office and residence.

The BBC's Anne Soy meets jubilant Zimbabweans hoping for change after the army takeover.

There is widespread jubilation in the capital Harare, as people take to the streets calling on President Mugabe to stand down.

The African Union voices anger after a CNN report appears to show African men being sold at auction.

Kenya's Football Federation confirm the appointment of Belgian Paul Put as the new head coach of the Harambee Stars.

Protests turn to celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare.

Archive footage of former African Footballer of the Year Nwankwo Kanu scoring a superb hat-trick for Arsenal against Chelsea in 1999.

The US president's move comes a day after US hunters were told they could import elephant trophies.

The statistics that explain how things have got so bad in Zimbabwe.

A day in the life of Travis "Castaway" Waters, the South African who gets paid to play video games.

An investigation is under way into the blaze which began in the capital, Yaoundé, in the early hours of this morning.

Police say violent mob stoned victims to death, but reports say at least two bodies were riddled with bullet holes.

A shortage of weather data is holding back many African economies. Some start-ups are changing this.

Where do world leaders go when they're cast out of power and need to find a safe haven fast?

Why political veterans like Robert Mugabe still command the respect and goodwill of their opponents.

We look at some of the options for Zimbabwe, its president, and his wife after the military takeover

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.