Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

Born in England, Ghana forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah explains what it is like to be a diaspora player at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Hosts Morocco face Nigeria in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, with both teams looking to make history.

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

The Ipoa links most of the 65 deaths over four days of demonstrations to actions by the police.

They are expected to support initiatives to reconnect African descendants with their roots in the continent.

Following the gold-rush in Lomera, the village population has increased from 1,500 to 12,000 in less than a year.

Edouard Ngaïssona, along with Alfred Yekatom, was convicted of targeting CAR's Muslim population.

As Kim le Court prepares for the "next level" Tour de France Femmes, the Mauritian could create more history for Africa's female cyclists.

Faure Gnassingbé may no longer be president but he still pulls the strings - and no longer has to face elections.

The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.

Ethiopia has repeatedly said the megadam, a major source of pride in the country, was totally self-funded.

Morocco will face Nigeria in the final of Wafcon 2024 after beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Rabat.

Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.

A 94th-minute goal from Michelle Alozie helped Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in Casablanca to reach the final of Wafcon 2024.

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan hoped to resume work after she said a court had told the senate to recall her.

Six people have been pulled out alive, with one seriously injured, since shafts collapsed on Sunday.

Stephen Munyakho's mother tells local media she "rolled on the floor" on hearing her son had been released.

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.

A boom in betting - both online and in shops - is fuelling addiction and debt among young people.

We speak to teenage gamblers, whistle-blowers, and campaigners who reveal how social media influencers and lack of regulation are driving a growing crisis in Nigeria.

If you are affected by harmful gambling or are suffering distress or despair you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available for despair in some countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide (www.befrienders.org)

Produced and presented by Frey Lindsay

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