The vessel was taking passengers across the Tekeze river, which runs along the border with Eritrea.

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

Tunisia’s Fares Ferjani misses out on becoming Africa’s first gold medallist at Paris 2024 after defeat in the final of the men’s individual sabre.

Zimbabwe paceman Richard Ngarava takes four wickets in a devastating spell to leave Ireland 33-5 in a run chase of 158 in the Test match at Stormont.

Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.

New evidence tells us how the gunman's plan came together but not why.

The police have denied opposition accusations that protesters were sexually abused in custody.

The 72-year-old was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.

Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.

A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.

A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen.

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?

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

Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.

Ireland reduce Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the first Test match in Belfast in a strong position.

African heavyweight champion Adam Olaore is following a similar path to Anthony Joshua as he seeks to make history for Nigeria.

Emilio Nsue and the Equatoguinean Football Federation appeal Fifa's ruling that the player has never been eligible to represent the African nation.

Guntila Muleya had only been the head of the Independent Broadcasting Authority for three months.