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The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius.

Abba Kyari, already accused of money laundering, is now accused of being part of a drugs cartel.

The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain.

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya retains his title against Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision in Houston.

Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt.

Sadio Mane is to have a stadium named after him in the Senegalese city of Sedhiou after helping the country win its maiden Africa Cup of Nations title.

Nigerian illustrator Chidibere Ibe's medical illustrations aim to improve black skin representation in medicine literature.

Andrew Harding boards a boat of Chagossians returning to the island the UK refuses to return to Mauritius.

The BBC gains rare access to the country, hearing from civilians caught in the crossfire.

Ugandan writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija alleges he was tortured at the hands of the security services in December 2021.

BBC Sport looks at the rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker before they meet for the middleweight title for a second time on Saturday.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Islamic police roll bulldozers over bottles in the city of Kano, where alcohol is banned.

Samuel Sorie Sesay, who died last month in Sierra Leone, fought for the British army in World War Two.

The upcoming British Punitive Expedition anniversary has reignited calls for the return of stolen treasures.

International judges blame Uganda for the death of 10-15,000 people between 1998 and 2003.

As people eye the benefits there are questions over the environmental cost and the timing.

How Aliou Cisse, a workmanlike player who became a disciplinarian coach, led Senegal to their first Africa Cup of Nations title.

There have been eight coups, successful and unsuccessful, in West and Central Africa between 2020 and 2022.

Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs.