NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.

Their sex attack on a girl was filmed and circulated online, sending shockwaves through the country.

Authorities introduce new guidelines as the death toll from the highly contagious virus reaches eight.

The company that makes the porridge says it is investigating whether its product is linked to the deaths.

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

The man, 35, reportedly agreed to show some visitors the lion's feeding routine after hours.

Ethiopia's Milkesa Mengesha wins the men's Berlin Marathon as compatriot Tigist Ketema claims victory in the women's race.

BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.

Most of the victims are healthcare workers in the intensive care unit, the health minister says.

Long a confidant of French and African leaders, Robert Bourgi lifts the lid on post-colonial relations.

Ruger takes his distinctive twist on Afrobeats to the stage in the UK capital.

South Africa hammer Argentina in Nelspruit to win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019.

Fifteen women and two men were killed in a targeted attack on a village in Lusikisiki police say.

The central bank says the exchange rate allows for greater flexibility.

Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrate Meskel, the first major festival of the religious year.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor pleaded not guilty to all the charges, including unlawful assembly.

The transgender celebrity denies allegations she bribed officials to drop money laundering charges.

Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with black culture and identity which goes far beyond sport.

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

The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.