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Michael Usi replaces his mentor Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.

Lille's former Tottenham and Newcastle midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is taken to hospital in France after falling ill.

Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances.

People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.

The chief justice says security protocols in court are being reviewed after Thursday's incident.

More than a year into the conflict, the warring sides are accused of using hunger as a weapon.

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

It clears the way for Mohamed Bazoum, 64, to be tried on treason charges by a military court.

South Africa unveils a government of national unity but the country still faces many key challenges.

James Barnor, who has photographed the likes of Muhammad Ali, is being honoured in Accra.

Maintenance works by a Nigerian supplier are to blame, according to the state power firm.

The council urges rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside el-Fasher.

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

Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.

The qualifying group draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, to be hosted by Morocco, will be held in Johannesburg on 4 July.

The Sudanese army and RSF are both accused of importing foreign drones, violating a UN arms embargo.

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.

As the country marks 25 years of civilian rule it faces an economic crisis that has left many angry.