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A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

Pakistan end world champions South Africa's unbeaten run by completing a 93-run victory in an entertaining and hard-fought first Test in Lahore.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women's World Cup.

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Some question whether the 19th Century Afrikaner leader should still be memorialised.

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.

A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.

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

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

Young protesters in Morocco are protesting against corruption and for better health and education.

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.

The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.