More jihadist attacks were reported over the weekend, said to have led to dozens of casualties.

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

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.

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

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

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

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

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

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

There are reports that the first set of South Africans could arrive as refugees in the US next week.

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

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

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.

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

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

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

Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

Migrants may be flown to the troubled North African nation as part of the US' immigration crackdown.