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Fifa president Gianni Infantino predicts a bright future for African football following the continent's 2022 World Cup display.

Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says his players can be proud that they are playing a seventh game at the 2022 World Cup, even though it is not Sunday's final.

People were said to be forcing their way into the O2 Academy, where Asake was performing.

India's drug regulator says lab tests haven't shown any evidence of contamination in the four cough syrups.

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

Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia.

She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.

Morocco's football federation protests to Fifa about refereeing decisions in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final loss to France.

It is claimed that Abu Agila Masud was abducted from his home before being transferred to the US.

President Joe Biden announces a huge funding boost to the continent during a summit in Washington.

Runners must forage for food and make their own fires to keep warm in a new ultra-marathon in the Tanzanian bushlands.

Moroccan hopes of being the first African side to reach the last two ended in a 2-0 defeat by France.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who leads the UN public health body, says more than 50 others were killed.

Celebrations for Les Bleus as Moroccan fans are left in silent despair.

Defending world champions France edge past Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a World Cup final against Argentina.

Sold to a local chief aged 12, Hadizatou Mani spent a decade as a slave before fighting for justice in Niger.

Morocco have drawn football fans' support around the globe ahead of their game against France.

Charlene Ruto's high public profile have led some to call her a "low budget version of Ivanka [Trump]".

The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.