'Greatest in 100 years': Ghana mourns music legend Daddy Lumba

President Mahama leads the tributes, saying "his enduring legacy will echo through the ages".

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Wafcon winner will stay in my heart forever - Echegini

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

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Nigeria seal 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

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Nigeria seal 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

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A first for Morocco or 10th for Nigeria - who will win Wafcon final?

Hosts Morocco face Nigeria in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, with both teams looking to make history.

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Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.

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Trees, tresses and teamwork: Africa's top shots

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

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'I am the queen of the cage'

Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah will make history when the Professional Fighters League holds its first event in Africa.

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Nigeria beat holders South Africa to reach Wafcon final

A 94th-minute goal from Michelle Alozie helped Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in Casablanca to reach the final of Wafcon 2024.

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Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.

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World record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping

Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance.

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Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

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Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

A Foreign Office report shows the biggest cuts will come in Africa with less spent on women's health and water sanitation.

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Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

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The Wafcon star who is also a doctor

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.

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'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo

Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial £65m.

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Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

South Africa will face Nigeria in the last four of Wafcon 2024 after beating Senegal 4-1 on penalties following a goalless quarter-final in Oudja.

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Zimbabwe reach first Rugby World Cup since 1991

Zimbabwe qualify for their first Rugby World Cup since 1991 as they beat Namibia 30-28 to lift the Rugby Africa Cup.

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The Nigerian corporal making MMA history for Africa

Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on Saturday.

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