No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

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Fashionistas and flippers: Africa's top shots

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

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Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

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Benin's bid to become a cycling power

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

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Benin's bid to becoming a cycling power

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

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Mourning mother's anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

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Riffs, rage and racers: Africa's top shots

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

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How 'sub-10 king' Simbine shed his nearly man tag

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".

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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

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Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue

Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.

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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

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Tidjane Thiam: It is not for the regime to eliminate opposition leaders

Tidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?

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UK visa applications for Nigerians could be restricted

People from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka may find it more difficult to come to the UK, under new plans.

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Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

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Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby's killing as others freed

The six-month-old died in 2017 after being hit by police deployed to quell election violence.

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Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide

The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.

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Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".

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Kenya government condemns 'shameful' shoe-hurling at president

The footwear hit the president on his outstretched arm as spoke at a public rally.

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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

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'I was born Ivorian' - bank boss barred from running for president tells BBC

Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.

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