Some accuse the president of interfering with the independence of the judiciary - he says it is legal.

Around one in 12 South Sudanese are affected by one of the worst flood seasons of recent years.

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.

New Zealand win their first Women's T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Dubai.

Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.

An emotional Francis Ngannou marks his return to MMA with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh.

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

Necdet Seyito?lu, 49, said he and others were abducted in the capital city of Nairobi.

There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.

All student unions are banned after the authorities accuse one of murder, torture and running a brothel.

Ex-law professor and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has been a loyal ally to President Ruto.

Esports is on the rise in Africa, led by a tech-savvy youthful population and female pioneers, and life as a professional gamer is now possible.

The unprecedented impeachment of his deputy leaves President Ruto holding all the cards - for now.

A farming community is in shock after more than 150 people are killed in an inferno after a tanker crash.

Just 22 months after leaving the UFC, Francis Ngannou returns to MMA as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the world when he faces Renan Ferreira in the PFL in Riyadh on Saturday.

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

In a dramatic day in parliament, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

Former Zambia boss Roald Poulsen holds a "special place" in the hearts of fans after helping rebuild the squad after a 1993 plane crash.