Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" becomes the sixth leader of the self-declared republic.

The UK calls vetoing a ceasefire plan a "disgrace" but Russia says Sudan's sovereignty is being ignored.

The donation followed a recent statement by bishops that was critical of the government.

The departure of Aliou Cisse as Senegal boss after almost a decade in charge and unprecedented success was "very sad", says top official Augustin Senghor.

Presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia hopes he can silence his critics once more to become Ghana's leader.

Sudan's footballers defy their country's civil war to clinch a remarkable qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Benin also progressing.

The authorities say that 16 people are now known to have died after a building gave way in Dar es Salaam.

Emmanuel Nabugodi is the latest person to be jailed for a social media video about the president.

An election is tentatively scheduled for August next year to transition the country to civilian rule.

Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago.

A victory for the ruling party gives the president a strong mandate to implement promised reforms.

Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.

Eighty-four people have been rescued while 13 have died so far in Tanzania's biggest city.

A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water.

Chidimma Adetshina faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.

Participants from Afghanistan, Ukraine and Tanzania are showcasing their work.

Some pioneers see it as opportunity but others fear the continent's creativity will be stripped for profit.

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.