All pictures
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.
Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
Dozens, many from Tigray, are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
To become one of the most established integrated services provider in Africa.
To provide and create real value for our clients with business built on integrity and through clear ethical guidelines.
AFRICAMAR Headquarters 7, rue Bailli de Suffren 13001 Marseilles / France Email