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Fans send messages to the Senegal team ahead of the match against England.

South African rescue teams search for the missing who had been taking part in a church ceremony.

South Africa's World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi has been reported missing by his club in Pretoria.

The musician who invented a stringed instrument to strum the soundtrack of Sudan's recent revolution.

Senegal must stick to their attacking principles to beat England in the last 16 of the World Cup, according to former international Omar Daf.

Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of keeping large sums of cash on his farm then covering up its theft.

Daniel Amartey admits Ghana were determined to prevent Uruguay from reaching the World Cup knockout stages if the Black Stars could not qualify.

Cameroon boss Rigobert Song was left with some regrets following their World Cup exit despite beating five-time winners Brazil.

An MP from the ruling party was hit by a colleague from the opposition during a budget presentation.

Cameroon are out of the World Cup despite securing a dramatic victory over Brazil at Lusail Stadium in their final Group G match.

Otto Addo resigns as Ghana boss following their World Cup group-stage elimination.

South Africans wait with baited breath as ANC leaders adjourn crisis talks.

Luis Suarez's heroics for Uruguay are in vain as victory over Ghana is not enough to send them through, with both sides knocked out of the World Cup

The development minister announces further UK aid, on a visit to draught-hit western Somalia.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm.

Tunisia forward Wahbi Khazri announces his retirement from international football following their exit from the World Cup in Qatar.

South Africa's ruling party meets to decide whether to sack the president over corruption allegations.

Ghana face Uruguay in the Qatar World Cup, bringing back memories of their controversial meeting in the 2010 quarter-finals.

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

The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems.