Kingsley Kobo

In the weeks before violent protests, some Burkinabes’ thoughts turned to slain leader Thomas Sankara for inspiration.

Spokesman for MNLA rebel group tells Al Jazeera people in the north have been marginalised and need autonomy.

Ivory Coast tackles internet fraud scourge, but analysts say criminals continue to outsmart authorities.

National football team’s recurring failures have turned rapturous support of local fans cold – even icy at times.

Guinea companies, expatriates, investors and tourists are fleeing Ebola with no immediate plans of returning.

Opposition says reconstruction efforts risk failure without true reconciliation between former warring parties.