The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.

A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

South Africa underlined their status as the number one side ranked side in the game with victory over Ireland in Pretoria.

The prime minister says he is going through with Labour's pledge to end the pledge to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda.

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas.

Hundreds of marriages collapse each month in the northern city of Kano.

William Ruto deals with challenging and angry questions following last week's deadly protests.

The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation has been found guilty of an ethics breach over his relationship with a betting company.

Two decades of increased immigration means that Africa has had a profound influence on the 2024 European Championship in Germany.

In a historic move, President Ruto is hosting an online forum for young people to air their complaints.

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

Coastguards say nine people - including a little girl - are rescued, but dozens more are missing.

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

Twenty-five soldiers are sentenced for fleeing battles against the notorious M23 rebel group.

Africa's top football sides discover their opponents in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Nations Cup with Nigeria handed a tricky group.

Ebenezer Smith showed off a certificate but Guinness World Records say it's nothing to do with them.

Ireland winger Calvin Nash praises South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus prior to the Six Nations champions beginning a two-Test series against the World Cup winners on Saturday.

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.