Tanzania president frees more than 5,000 prisoners Date: 10 December 2019 Tanzanian President John Magufuli has pardoned more than 5,000 prisoners in a move aimed at reducing congestion in prison.
José Filomeno dos Santos: Son of Angola's ex-leader in 'extraordinary' trial Date: 10 December 2019 The son of the man who ruled Angola for 38 years has gone on trial for corruption in a rare case of such a high-profile official being taken to court.
New Zealand volcano: Five dead and eight missing with 'no signs of life' Date: 10 December 2019 New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has said there were no signs of life on White Island following a volcanic eruption.
Deadly flooding in Uganda kills at least 16 Date: 09 December 2019 Deadly flooding in Uganda has claimed at least 16 lives, the Red Cross says, as the region reels from weeks of rain.
White Island volcano: People 'unaccounted for' after New Zealand eruption Date: 09 December 2019 A volcano has erupted in New Zealand with about 50 people in the vicinity - leaving "a number of them" unaccounted for, police said.
Hong Kong march: Thousands join largest pro-democracy rally in months Date: 08 December 2019 Tens of thousands of protesters have marched through the streets of Hong Kong in the largest anti-government rally in months.
Delhi factory fire: More than 40 dead in India blaze Date: 08 December 2019 A large fire has swept through a bag factory in the Indian capital Delhi, killing 43 workers, officials say.
Christ for All Nations Founder, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke passes away at 79 Date: 07 December 2019 Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, founder of Christ for all Nations (CfaN) has passed away at the age of 79.
Nairobi governor arrested over Kenya corruption scandal Date: 06 December 2019 Nairobi's controversial governor Mike Sonko has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a multi-million dollar corruption scandal.
Hyderabad case: Police kill suspects in rape and murder of Indian vet Date: 06 December 2019 Indian police have shot dead four men suspected of raping and killing a young female vet in Hyderabad last week.
Uber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years Date: 06 December 2019 Uber said it received almost 6,000 reports of sexual assault in the United States in 2017 and 2018.
Top Nigerian senator guilty of stealing $19.6m Date: 06 December 2019 Prominent Nigerian senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of 39 fraud charges amounting to $19.6m (£14.9m).
Huawei launches new legal challenge against US ban Date: 05 December 2019 Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has launched a legal challenge to a decision by US regulators to classify it as a national security threat.