The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.

The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.

Monday's dron strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at a large petrol tank west of the capital, Tripoli, which was targeted by unknown attackers.

Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.

Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.

Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.

The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.

Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?

Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

Barcelona cancel pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.

Rights groups say this as part of a pattern of targeting news outlets - the government has not commented.

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?