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An investigation has begun into a speech made by Zwelivelile Mandela at the CHAN opening ceremony in Algeria, held in a stadium named after his grandfather.

The High Court has said 11 migrants can take their challenge to the Court of Appeal.

South Africa's Lloyd Harris beats 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti in a gruelling five-set contest to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur aims to win a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying she "does not want to lose any more finals".

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

Ex-Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is in hospital in Zambia after being taken ill, his former club says.

Malik Afegbua's images of elderly models have blown up on Instagram, but they are not what they seem.

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.

Over a thousand people gathered in the coast town of Ouidah, which was once an important port in the slave trade.

Kenya's football federation suspends 15 individuals pending investigations into match-fixing in the country.

Egypt's Al Ahly will face Auckland City of New Zealand in the first round while Wydad of Morocco take on Saudi side Al Hilal in the second round.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Chad become the latest nation to fall foul of the age testing saga disrupting qualification for this year's Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations

The case was brought to court by a police officer who was dismissed in 2021 after getting pregnant.

The delayed 2022 African Nations Championship kicks off in Algeria - but with holders Morocco pulling out, how does the tournament benefit African football?

Defending champions Morocco have withdrawn from the African Nations Championship after being refused a direct flight to hosts Algeria.

Crawley Council says the potential costs of housing more Chagos Islanders could be unaffordable.