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Torrential rain and flooding hit islands in Mauritius and Reunion, leaving homes without electricity.

The French island of Réunion has been spared the worst of the storm, which is heading for Mauritius.

Lamine Camara scores twice as Senegal beat The Gambia 3-0 in the holders' opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal hold three other continental titles alongside the Africa Cup of Nations trophy - but what is their secret to success?

Cape Verde upset Ghana with a stoppage-time goal, beating the Black Stars 2-1 to go top of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group B.

Mohamed Salah scores an injury-time penalty to salvage a draw for Egypt against Mozambique at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed her "great sadness" at the news of their deaths.

Nigeria dominate but need a Victor Osimhen equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

Six ways the late megachurch pastor conned millions of people to believe in his purported cures.

Hosts Ivory Coast open their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in Group A.

With more players now based in Saudi Arabia, could the Kingdom have a big impact on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

Will it be third time lucky for Mohamed Salah with Egypt, with several contenders for glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

After its civil war ended in 2011, Ivory Coast has now spent at least $1 billion on hosting the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour' for funding rebel attacks on civilians.

South African lawyers present their case on the first day of a hearing at the UN's top court.

Armed Islamists have taken captive the aircraft's passengers and crew after it crash-landed.