Libya violence: Bomb explodes outside Moroccan embassy

A bomb has exploded at the gates of the Moroccan embassy in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, security officials say, hours after two people were shot dead outside South Korea's embassy.

Kenya bombs Somalia al-Shabab bases after Garissa attack

Kenyan fighter jets have bombed positions of militant Islamist group al-Shabab in neighbouring Somalia, a military spokesman has told the BBC.

Kenya's Garissa University College stormed by gunmen

Masked gunmen have stormed a university near the Somali border in north-eastern Kenya, killing at least two people and injuring four.

Tunis Bardo Museum attack: Thousands join protest march

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Tunis for an anti-terror march.

Nigerian voters prepare to go to polls

Nigerians are about to go to the polls to elect a president, with incumbent Goodluck Jonathan facing a strong challenge from Muhammadu Buhari.

Boko Haram HQ Gwoza in Nigeria 'retaken'

The Nigerian army says it has retaken the north-eastern town of Gwoza, believed to be the headquarters of militant Islamist group Boko Haram.

Tunisia's Bardo Museum to reopen after deadly attack

Tunisia's Bardo Museum is due to reopen less than a week after gunmen killed at least 22 people, mostly European tourists, in the capital Tunis.