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Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.

The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.

Former Egypt striker Mido, no stranger to controversy in his playing career, is aiming to unearth the next generation of talent in Cairo.

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

The former speaker has been an MP since 2000 and was preparing to defend his parliamentary seat in October.

The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".

D'Tigress won their seventh Afrobasket title over the weekend and a spot at the World Cup.

After missing out on Wafcon 2024, Tanzania forward Aisha Masaka says social media has helped her stay in touch with home and lifted her spirits.

An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.

'Trailblazing' Peace Lekuru, who has signed for York Valkyrie, is 'hopefully the first of many'.

Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

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

Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.

Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.

The end of food aid could have devastating effects for the victims of an Islamist insurgency.

Kim le Court becomes the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes as she claims stage five on Wednesday.

Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.