Rumours about the leader's death, which have been denied by officials, have been swirling all week.

The police mission to help deal with the gangs could run out of money, President Ruto says.

South Africa's president faced questions after $4m in cash was stolen from a sofa on his farm.

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

After the death of her brother, engineer Thérèse Izay Kirongozi got to work handmaking huge robots to direct traffic and save lives.

In 2013 they were installed on the streets of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

They have green lights on their hands, a red light in their chest, can turn around and live stream to a police control centre, they also sing when children cross the road.

You might also see the ‘female’ robots wearing skirts, make-up and hoop earrings.

Thérèse speaks to Megan Jones about her invention.

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Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy’s Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they’ve had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America’s occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.

The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation.

A police investigation is under way after a British man is found dead in his bathtub.

Kyle Meredith, from Salisbury, is attempting a solo, unsupported row from Africa to North America.

Angeline Murimirwa is CEO of a charity which helps girls in five African countries access education.

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause genital warts but often doesn’t have any symptoms. It’s the leading cause of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is available for teenage girls in over 125 countries, but only one in eight girls have had it.

Dorcas Wangira, the BBC’s Africa Health correspondent joins us to discuss the HPV vaccine and how some countries have used the vaccine to reduce their rates of cervical cancer.

Malawi has one of the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world, after Eswatini and Zambia. BBC reporter Ashley Lime, in Kenya, explains why - and tells us how Malawi is trying to improve cervical cancer treatment by installing new radiotherapy machines.

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Meet Alhassan and Alusine Koroma, identical twins who play football for Sierra Leone and have spent most of their club careers together.

The Rhema church he founded is the largest and most influential in South Africa.

The 56-year-old is popular on YouTube for his videos that are critical of President Kagame's government.

Provides overview of Tunisia, including key dates and facts about this North African country.

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

Ghana will face Nigeria for a spot at the 2024 African Nations Championship after the qualifying draw for the finals was conducted.

Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen in public for weeks, stoking speculation about his health.

Provides an overview of Mauritius, including key facts about this Indian Ocean island nation.

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