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Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
These centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture.
The Algerian foreign ministry did not give a reason for the move but said it had exhausted all means.
Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record.
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?
Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.
David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
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