Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary's declaration is illegal.

Morocco want to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

Weeks of protests held in Madagascar drew to a close last week as a military leader was sworn in as the new president.

It came after young people mobilised, demanding an end to power cuts and water shortages. The protests grew bigger, with the United Nations saying at least 22 people died, which the previous government disputes.

BBC journalist Sammy Awami, who was in Madagascar during the unrest, joins us to explain what these protests were like and what the new leader is promising to young people.

We also hear from protester Virgilus, who explains the frustrations he and his peers have and how they are feeling about the future.

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The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Two people are killed as crowds surge forward to see the coffin of the former prime minister.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The head of Liberia's drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

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

Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.

The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.

Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.

Patrick Herminie says he will stop further development of the Qatar-backed Assumption Island resort.