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The murder of Moise Kabagambe, a Congolese migrant, in Brazil was captured on video and caused public outrage.

Cameroon's semi-final penalty shoot-out defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations is the "harsh reality of sport", says coach Toni Conceicao.

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Egypt assistant boss Diaa al-Sayed wants their Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal to be played on Monday instead of Sunday.

Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Sadio Mane says Senegal's players are determined to ease the pressure on coach Aliou Cisse by winning the Africa Cup of Nations.

The five-year-old was reportedly playing near the well when the accident occurred.

South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup win was a huge moment in the country's post-apartheid history. Within a year, there was another.

Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final after three second-half goals, including one from Sadio Mane, gives them victory over Burkina Faso.

He helped deliver the baby in a maize field because there wasn't time to get to hospital.

Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz appeals to Samuel Eto'o to retract comments comparing their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Cameroon to a "war".

Video said to be from the scene near the capital Kinshasa shows several victims in puddles of water.

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.

Some argue the damaged building could be rebuilt in a style that reflects South Africa's diversity.

Under former President John Magufuli, young mothers-to-be were forced to drop out.

More than 300,000 children are affected - with the authorities trying to erect tents as classrooms.

The men were arrested and brought to the UK in connection with the death of Alex Smith in 2019.

West African leaders condemn what they call an attempt to overthrow President Umaro Cissoko Embaló.

A Ghanaian doctor on the flight helped to deliver the baby in the plane's business class area.