Three Americans are among those given the death penalty after a bloody attempt to overthrow the president.

He is only slightly injured after being set upon in near the capital city, says a government spokesperson.

Despite saying there was a state plot to poison him, he has left South Africa and returned home.

Germany agrees to ease some of its immigration laws to enable Kenyans find employment in the European's biggest economy.

Footballing infrastructure must improve across Africa for a side from the continent to win the World Cup, according to DR Congo boss Sebastien Desabre.

The Democratic Alliance says the president should not sign a controversial education bill into law.

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

He died early on Friday in hospital after "a short, courageous battle with cancer", his family says.