Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".

Former players reflect on Nelson Mandela's inspirational role in South Africa's first Rugby World Cup triumph 30 years ago.

Mali has boosted relations with Russia while reducing ties with former colonial power France.

Celebrations break out as people from both countries greet each other for the first time in five years.

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief.

Nigeria is aiming to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after its men's and women's teams were victorious at the inaugural African Flag Football Championship.

Children are the unwitting casualties of the violence that has destroyed the lives of thousands.

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

Many others were injured when a barrier collapsed as MC Alger fans celebrated winning the league, reports say.

Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon's generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.

What should have been a time for Zambia to come together has exposed old enmities.

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

At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.

The company is majority French-owned, while the junta wants more local control of Niger's mineral wealth.

President Hichilema says Zambia cannot mourn indefinitely as a row with his predecessor's family escalates.

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.

Isaias Afwerki promised elections when he came to power in 1991 but these have still not been held.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to witness the formal signing of the peace deal next week.

Opposition politician Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says.

A video goes viral showing female students being checked to see if they were wearing bras.