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Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves.

Galatasaray sign Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea, with an option to buy the Morocco winger.

What drives Robert Mugabe's ouster, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as he seeks a second term in office?

Commonwealth 100m gold medallist Ferdinand Omanyala is targeting a knockout African win at this month's World Athletics Championships.

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.

There's currently a huge demand across the world for lithium and it's Zimbabwe that has Africa's largest lithium reserve.

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

A man whose brother was among around 60 Senegalese feared drowned says he would take the same risk.

Nigeria's Super Falcons receive an unprecedented financial reward from the government following their 2023 Women's World Cup showing.

As the World Athletics Championships approach, where might Africa shine in the Hungarian capital Budapest?

Thirty-eight others are rescued after the boat is found off the Cape Verde coast, police say.

Belyse Ininahazwe is set to make history as the first woman to coach a top-flight men's club in Burundi.

Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.

Sailors from Angola and Morocco are among those looking to use the Sailing World Championships as a stepping stone to Paris 2024.

A Kenyan man has told the BBC how his AI-related job has affected his personal life.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is at the centre of a new conflict after falling out with powerful allies.

How charity investigators went undercover to outwit a global wildlife trafficking gang.

The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content.

It is accused of promoting attitudes contrary to the cultural beliefs of the mainly Muslim nation.