President Cyril Ramaphosa said the Nobel Peace Prize winner was "the spiritual father of our new nation".

The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

Morocco, Ghana, Comoros and Gabon are in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.

In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.

Delaine Mentoor on making water polo history at the Tokyo Olympics and juggling motherhood with coaching South Africa women.

Mauritania name 16-year-old Beyatt Lekweiry in their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Malawi draw heavily on locally-based talent.

Watford's Emmanuel Dennis and fellow striker Victor Osimhen both drop out of Nigeria's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

One-time England defender Steven Caulker is named in the Sierra Leone squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

After becoming the first woman to lead a men's team at Afrobasket, Kenya head coach Liz Mills is targeting further landmarks.

Senegal, Zimbabwe, Guinea and Malawi are in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.

Most African countries are behind with their Covid vaccinations and have now missed two global targets.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this year.

Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde.

The Africa Cup of Nations is being "disrespected" by some negative media coverage, says former England striker Ian Wright.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner's body will lie in state in a simple coffin for two days.