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South Africa split after new sports minister announces end to government funding for country’s most recognisable supporters.

Air quality sensors have been installed in sports facilities in six African countries to help athletes deal with increased pollution.

Thousands are thinking of leaving their country - but know they will miss many things about home.

A primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.

Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.

Brahim Saadoun was studying in Ukraine when the Russians invaded in February 2022.

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.

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

MPs are due to elect a president after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years.

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.

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.

Bola Tinubu says he was paying his respects to his ancestors when he fell over boarding a vehicle.

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

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.

As the country marks 25 years of civilian rule it faces an economic crisis that has left many angry.