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The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.

Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.

Wolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.

Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.

Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.

David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol

New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series final between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says Yankuba Minteh can still "fulfil his dream" move in future after the Seagulls turned down Liverpool's offers for the winger.

Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.

Letsile Tebogo says his late mother is always with him "in spirit" as he prepares to run in Budapest, the city where she watched him make history for Botswana and Africa.

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.