The families of the Ethiopian Airlines crash file a lawsuit against Boeing over defective flight control system. Burundi extends media bans on Voice of America and the BBC,

deepening the country's media crackdown.

Another cyclone hits the East coast of Africa. This time Cyclone Joaninah hits Indian Ocean Island of Rodrigues, as mop up operations continue in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The Pope to is to visit Southern Africa: countries on visit include, Mozambique, Madagascar.

Algeria is in limbo as people await constitutional signal on President Bouteflika's future.

Burundi has released three schoolgirls who were detained for allegedly scribbling on President Pierre Nkurunziza's picture in textbooks.

International observers say Sunday's vote in Comores was flawed, as opposition leader protest against the result. In southern Somalia, new employment opportunities open new pathways for reintegration for young returning refugees.

An aid group says the ebola outbreak in the DRC is growing, amid an increase in violent attacks on Ebola centers.

Kenyan teacher Peter Tabichi becomes the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

With the death toll rising following Cyclone Idai, the United Nations says close to 2 million people have been affected by its devastation. A new reports says the Nile River crisis must be solved to avoid conflict between Sudan,Egypt and Ethiopia.

Malawi’s Electoral Commission launches campaigning for the country’s May elections with calls against political violence. Former President Joyce Banda, 68, also announces her retirement from politics. Burundi authorities detain schoolgirls accused of scribbling over President Pierre Nkurinziza's picture.

After more than 25 years in power, Algeria's Res Bouteflika will step down after new vote says deputy PM

DR Congo president blocks senate Inaugurations after allegations of corruption emerge.

Guinea-Bissau's election winner forms a coalition government for the West African nation.

South Sudan is hopeful after President Salva Kirk meets the Pope.