Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.

The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.

Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

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

Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.

The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.

His unexpected withdrawal has sparked speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party.

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.

Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.

Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.

Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.

It is the latest violent incident since a peace deal was signed in Washington last week.

The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.

The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.

William Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup - his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave.