A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Two people are killed as crowds surge forward to see the coffin of the former prime minister.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The head of Liberia's drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.

The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.

Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.

Patrick Herminie says he will stop further development of the Qatar-backed Assumption Island resort.

Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

US President Donald Trump claims to have ended eight wars - is that true?

President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya's former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.