Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.

Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.

A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.

Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turns from hero to villain as scores all four goals in a Gabon win in World Cup qualifying but is then sent off.

Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.

The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.

The nine items, including the bronze figurehead of a goddess, go on display in Stirling this month.

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Adrian De Wet tells the South African court that "when pigs are hungry enough, they'll eat anything".

President Andry Rajoelina had promised to resign if he didn't fix the country's problems within a year.

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

A group of Sudanese medics says the latest attack on el-Fasher is a war crime.

Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of "funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups" on its soil.

The university is one of South Africa's most historic institutions - where prominent leaders studied.

Togo international Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a freak collision with an advertising board which his club says could leave him paralysed.

The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.

The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.