BBC Africa

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

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

Bryan Mbeumo's stellar Premier League season with Brentford has seen him linked with a move to Manchester United. But what is the secret of his success?

Robust safety measures are required before the Confederation of African Football gives the green light to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host CHAN.

The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.

World Boxing apologises for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in the governing body's announcement of mandatory sex testing.

Nigeria boss Eric Chelle expects Europe's top sides to show interest in Victor Osimhen after the striker helped Galatasaray to claim the Turkish title.

Nigeria accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths - a lack of medics and poor facilities are partly to blame.

Kano State declares Monday as a day of mourning after 22 people died a road accident while returning from a sports festival in south-west Nigeria.

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.

Pyramids win their first ever African Champions League title after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo to seal a 3-2 win on aggregate.

Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.

Somalians hope hosting Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Jay Jay Okocha in a legends game can help bring international football back to the country after nearly 40 years.

The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was found by police on Friday morning.

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say.

Bola Tinubu introduced painful economic reforms but says these are now starting to bear fruit.

Joshlin Smith is yet to be found more than a year after she went missing from her home.

In Nigeria's northern Kano State, an unusual form of football is changing lives. Skate soccer is a fast-paced six-a-side sport which combines skateboards and the beautiful game.

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.