Africa

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.

Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has voiced his surprise over the club rsquo;s decision not to renew midfielder Thomas Partey rsquo;s contract. The Ghana midfielder rsquo;s deal with Arsenal expired on June 30, having joined the club on a five-year contract back in 2020.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an increase in the prize money for the upcoming 2024 CAF Women rsquo;s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to CAF, the winner of the tournament will now receive USD 1 million, double the amount from the last edition, while the total prize pool has been increased by 45%, reach .

The 13th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Women 39;s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which starts on 5 July in Morocco, promises to be one of the most spectacular in history. At home, the Atlas Lionesses are dreaming of revenge, two years after a final lost in apotheosis.

Newly-appointed Hearts of Oak head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has expressed his admiration for the top-tier facilities at the club as he gears up for his first official assignment mdash; the 2025 President rsquo;s Cup.

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani is anticipating a tough and exciting encounter against his former side, Asante Kotoko, ahead of the 2025 President 39;s Cup. The two biggest clubs in the country will renew their rivalry on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.

Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women's game in Morocco.

As Morocco hosts a second successive Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals, the kingdom continues towards its target of becoming a football superpower.

A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.