"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.

Faure Gnassingbé's new role has no official term limits and his critics say it is a "coup d'état".

Zimbabwe recall all-rounder Sikandar Raza for their one-off Test with England.

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is serving a provisional suspension for testing positive for a recreational drug.

Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".

Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.

Tidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?

The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.

Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.

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

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

It is unclear how they died - the police had referred to a possible kidnapping but now suggest an accident.

He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.

The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court.

Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.

Gen Assimi Goïta, who has seized power twice, had previously promised to hold elections.