Libya and Somalia are excluded from the waiver due to security concerns.

The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelism.

Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.

The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.

Olympic medal winner Cindy Ngamba will make her professional debut in boxing in March.

Venâncio Mondlane tells the BBC the conditions under which he is prepared to join the government.

The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.

Tanzania's president says she is "confident" the country will "overcome" the highly infectious Marburg.

King Misuzulu is embroiled in a row over whether a planned marriage to a new wife can go ahead.

Finishing tips from Harry Kane are helping Cameroon winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in front of goal in the Saudi Pro League.

James Neo Tshoaeli allegedly ran operations at an abandoned gold mine where 78 corpses were discovered.

President John Mahama orders an investigation and asks AngloGold Ashanti to pay for medical and burial costs.

El-Fasher's last functioning hospital records 28 deaths in the last month after being targeted by shells.

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of miners.

Horrific videos seeming to show Sudanese soldiers attacking South Sudan nationals spark retaliation attacks.

Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April.

Sierra Leone's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but is not under arrest.

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