Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations will expand from 12 to 16 teams beginning with the 2026 finals in Morocco.

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

South Africa overpower Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to win back-to-back Rugby Championships for the first time.

Morocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.

The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.

The ruling grants both parents the right to share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave.

England start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati after bowling out South Africa for just 69.

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

President Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.

Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".

Young protesters in Morocco are protesting against corruption and for better health and education.

Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine, is called up by Algeria for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.

Namibia and Zimbabwe seal qualification for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after victories in African qualifying.

Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.

Rachel Iliya only took up rugby league last year but is now hoping to help Nigeria reach the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.