The ruling party's candidate promises change as President Filipe Nyusi steps down after two terms.

An overview of the media in Mauritius, including links to newspapers and broadcasters.

In September, Rwanda detected its first ever outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus. Since then there have been more than forty confirmed cases and at least twelve people have died. Its health ministry has received 700 doses of an experimental drug supplied by the US-based Sabin Vaccine Institute, but we don’t yet know if it’ll be effective.

BBC’s Africa Health reporter Makuochi Okafor, explains how Rwanda is managing the outbreak and some of the challenges the country faces.

Across the border in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), another vaccination programme is underway for Mpox. Nearly 5,000 cases of Mpox have been detected in the DRC, but its vaccine rollout has been fraught with logistical challenges due to the country’s size. Emery Makumeno, a BBC journalist in the DRC’s capital, Kinshasa, discusses some of the hurdles officials face.

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Why ex-President Ian Khama, son of the first head of state, is engaged in a row with the current leader.

Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.

People in Yauri town say they can now go to their farms or out on to the river to fish without fear.

Critics accuse Kais Saied of rigging the vote to bolster his authoritarian rule, which he denies.

How can people get much needed health services as they go about their daily lives? We’re back in Kenya where we visit a barbers shop that offers mental health advice and support alongside the trim and shave. And we check out a truck stop just outside Nairobi where long distance drivers can not only grab some food but also get access to medical care they wouldn’t otherwise have the the time to seek out.

Presenter: Myra Anubi Producers: Richard Kenny, Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

Sahle-Work Zewde was the country's first female head of state - a largely ceremonial position.

Kenya's Kipyegon Bett, a former junior world champion over 800m, has died aged 26 following a short illness, with his sister blaming alcohol abuse and depression.

French-Cameroonian writer Charles Onana faces trial in Paris over a controversial book about the killings.

The health ministry says there are at least 46 cases in the east African country.

Police say a fourth suspect in connection to the mass shooting will be arrested soon.

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

Following on from Nigerian Independence Day on October 1st, Richie Brave celebrates Nigeria’s contributions to culture, music, food, fashion and more with The Flygerians and Get the Gist Podcast.

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

Uniforms will be donated to two different charities which help children in Romania and Tanzania.

In 1964, the first ever African Cup of Champions took place in Ghana, as teams from around the continent competed to be crowned the best team in African club football.

It was won by Cameroonian champions Oryx Douala and Justice Baidoo speaks to Oryx Douala player Maurice Epétè about his memories of the tournament.

It’s a Made in Manchester production for the BBC World Service.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You’ll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.

Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women’s World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football’s biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who’ve had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.

(Photo: Oryx Douala, winners of the first ever African Cup of Champions, photographed in 1967)

President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.