South African swimmer Chad le Clos is ready to challenge in the Paris pool after having to "rebuild" following mental health struggles.

The 72-year-old singer reportedly collapsed when performing at a birthday party on Tuesday night.

Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan survives an assassination attempt by the RSF, the army spokesman says.

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

Infections have spread to the capital, Bangui, after being restricted to rural areas, the health minister says.

Flights in the east are at significant risk because of interference to GPS signals, DR Congo says.

It is a rare admission and comes after Russian mercenaries said one of their commanders was killed.

Five senior officials from the administration of ex-President George Weah are embroiled in a criminal case.

A financing package of $3.4bn will support the country's reform measures over the next four years.

Olympics 2024: South Sudan refugee becomes NBA hopeful

Eight years after making history by wearing a hijab at the Olympics, Doaa Elghobashy wants to inspire more players at Paris 2024.

The notorious Russian mercenary group says it suffered "losses" at the hands of 1,000 rebels.

The actress says she had been been misled about Africa and thought there was "war everyday".

South Sudan's win over Puerto Rico in the men's Olympic basketball competition has "united" the country, according to forward Bul Kuol.

Ethiopians have received the news with apprehension, fearing that the cost of living will increase.

Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.

Mr Zuma is leading a rival party, which now sits in opposition to the ANC in parliament.

African Games champion Cynthia Ogunsemilore is suspended at the Olympics after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent.

South Sudan says it felt disrespected by the gaffe, which organisers said was a "human error".

The 12 people convicted were responsible for managing water resources and maintaining the dams.