Meeting of ministers from Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, Chad, Mali and Niger follows world leaders' summit on shoring up truce. Read more

Children, often undocumented and unaccompanied, risk the dangerous crossing into South Africa in hope of a better life. Read more

Approval of golden parachute comes months before polls which President Pierre Nkurunziza says will not contest. Read more

'Terrorist' attack on village market in Sanmatenga province leaves dozens of people dead, government says. Read more

From old, dirty planes to hostile attitudes on board, people travelling from the continent describe second-rate service. Read more

A woman who worked at the palace is alleged to be the group's ringleader. Read more

Designation of Elyes Fakhfakh comes 10 days after Parliament rejected cabinet proposed by Ennahdha nominee Habib Jemli. Read more

Plague threatens regional food supplies, as swarm cross from neighbouring Somalia, Ethiopia into Kenya. Read more

West African states to discuss tackling piracy as region prepares for oil, gas discovered in Senegal, Mauritania waters. Read more

President Azali Assoumani's party won 17 out of 24 seats legislative seats, official results show. Read more