BBC Africa

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.

The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.

Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.

Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

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

Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.

Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.

World champions South Africa draw their series in Pakistan 1-1 by completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi.

The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in a cocoa superpower.

Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.

Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.

British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is set to headline a card in Nigeria in December, saying it "will be a historic moment for Africa, my family and my career".