Africa

He is said to have escaped through a hospital a window in August.

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.

Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

South Africa's double World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland before Saturday's match in Cardiff.

Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start as South Africa half-backs for the first time in the Autumn Nations match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

The departure of Aliou Cisse as Senegal boss after almost a decade in charge and unprecedented success was "very sad", says top official Augustin Senghor.

Presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia hopes he can silence his critics once more to become Ghana's leader.

Sudan's footballers defy their country's civil war to clinch a remarkable qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Benin also progressing.

Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.

Some pioneers see it as opportunity but others fear the continent's creativity will be stripped for profit.

South Africa prove too strong for England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, as Cheslin Kolbe scores twice in a nine-point win.

A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.

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

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.