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She pleaded guilty to tampering with the cash while dancing at a friend's wedding, authorities say.

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

Bouchra Karboubi, the only female referee at Afcon 2023, on promoting fair play and fighting female stereotypes in the Arab world.

Why opposition politician Job Sikhala, freed after 18 months in detention, refuses to be cowed.

Hervé Bopda has been arrested for his own safety following "scandalous" allegations, his lawyer says.

The video-sharing platform says the late pastor's Emmanuel TV violated its hate speech policies.

After decades of progress against the disease, a global upsurge since 2021 is hitting countries hard.

President Ruto says it will start "as soon as next week" despite court declaring it unconstitutional.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six stars whose performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations could attract bids from European clubs.

Funerals have been restricted to five relatives to curb the spread of the disease.

South Africa register a shock 2-0 win over Morocco in the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Achraf Hakimi misses a late penalty.

Stand-in boss Emerse Fae says Ivory Coast can win the Afcon title with the mindset which helped them beat holders Senegal.

Mali book a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Burkina Faso 2-1.

Nineteen Pakistani sailors were among those rescued by an Indian warship off Somalia's coast.

It accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith.

President William Ruto's pledge to ease travel has meant fresh costs for some African visitors.

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat holders Senegal on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 tournament.

Ryan Mendes' late penalty gives Cape Verde victory over Mauritania and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

It comes after the former president said he would not vote for the party he once led.

DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.