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HIV-positive Ugandan singer Philly Lutaaya was ostracised by some but his openness shifted attitudes.

Biniam Girmay makes history as the first black African winner of a Grand Tour stage - but then has to go to hospital after an accident while celebrating.

South Africa batter Zubayr Hamza is banned for nine months after accidentally taking his father's heart medication.

Zimbabwe's Premier Soccer League suspends games until further notice because of several incidents of fan violence in recent weeks.

African men are investing more and more money in their appearance.

Kenya's leading presidential candidates have chosen running mates from the biggest ethnic group.

It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.

Martha Karua, a former rival who once served as justice minister, joins the ticket of ex-PM Raila Odinga.

He has made history, becoming the country's president for the second time in a competitive vote.

Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies are relegated to the third tier of Ghanaian football as players and officials from both clubs are sanctioned for match-fixing.

Sabrina Dhowre Elba visits Somalia and Kenya on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies is arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly causing "malicious damage to property" on a flight from Dubai.

The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media.

William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua.

Kenya's Olympic rugby sevens star Dennis Ombachi on dealing with his bipolar disorder as he urges others with mental health issues to seek treatment.

One of dozens of train passengers abducted in March said she had been freed on "compassionate grounds".

Al Ahly will bid for an unprecedented third straight African Champions League title against Wydad Casablanca in the final on 30 May.

Only MPs, voting in a heavily fortified zone, will decide on who will lead the troubled country.

How Peace Hyde went from teaching science in the UK to making the first Netflix Africa reality TV series.