BBC Africa

After years of authoritarian rule, there are signs of change under the country's first female leader.

The BBC's Salim Kikeke spoke to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan about her first year in charge.

President Ramaphosa says the country has been asked to mediate in the conflict in Ukraine.

The BBC's Esther Akello Ogola explains how the lack of safety for women in public spaces in Kenya has been problematic for years.

The Mauritius cycling team are determined to race at the African Road Championships in Egypt despite having 12 competition bicycles stolen in South Africa.

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

Nigeria international Sylvester Igboun becomes the first African footballer to leave the Russian Premier League following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Diébédo Francis Kéré says receiving the Pritzker Prize has made him the "happiest man on this planet".

Ukraine's embassies in some African countries have been told to stop recruiting combat volunteers.

A misleading photo has been used by some to suggest the continent should support Russia in Ukraine.

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech rejects the chance to play for Morocco in their 2022 World Cup play-off against DR Congo.

Sonia Mugabo left her job in New York to come back to home to Rwanda and start her own fashion brand.

Support seems to be growing for two groups who are campaigning against undocumented foreign nationals.

African rugby's governing body is accused of ignoring the interests of game on the continent after deciding to host 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France.

Hauwa's son Suleiman is a Nigerian student in Sumy - she says the family are fearful and anxious.

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

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto insists that he and President Kenyatta "just see politics differently".

The thousands of manuscripts contain centuries of African writing on maths, medicine and more.

Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala extends her deal with La Liga and Women's Champions League holders Barcelona until 2024.

A video of a woman driver being assaulted by motorbike taxi riders sparks renewed calls for action.