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An uprising brought Blaise Compaoré's 27-year rule of Burkina Faso to an end last month, but his lengthy term in power was not unusual for the continent's leaders. Test your knowledge of those who have held top office the longest
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Politicians want seven-year prison term for ‘promotion’ of homosexuality, according to leaked copy
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3-7 November: Catch up with all the development-related news you may have missed this week
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Ugandan gay rights activist still receives regular death threats over his work campaigning against anti-homosexuality laws
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Campaign groups say fugitive LRA commander has sought refuge in Kafia Kingi enclave between Sudan and South Sudan
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A message from Uganda: wealth blinds us to our natural treasures