South Africa round off CHAN 2024 qualifiers

South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

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Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.

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Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts

The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.

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Art curator Koyo Kouoh dies at height of career

A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.

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'I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

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Shock as missing South African journalist's decomposed body found

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

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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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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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