More than a year into the conflict, the warring sides are accused of using hunger as a weapon.

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

It clears the way for Mohamed Bazoum, 64, to be tried on treason charges by a military court.

South Africa unveils a government of national unity but the country still faces many key challenges.

James Barnor, who has photographed the likes of Muhammad Ali, is being honoured in Accra.

The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together.

The prolonged disruption is due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria, says the state utility.

The council urges rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.

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

The governing ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years last month.

Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.

They say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

The officer is said to have been angered by a court ruling against his wife.

The qualifying group draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, to be hosted by Morocco, will be held in Johannesburg on 4 July.

The Sudanese army and RSF are both accused of importing foreign drones, violating a UN arms embargo.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim an attack on a vessel named Tutor in the Red Sea using a sea drone.

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.

President Felix Tshisekedi says he is "devastated by the tragedy of the shipwreck".

Four more cases are being monitored and traced by the health authorities.

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.