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At Tokyo 2020, Kenya's Faith Kipyegon became only the third athlete to retain an Olympic title after becoming a mother.

Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US

Nigeria was briefly put on the UK's travel red list but most people are indifferent to coronavirus.

The two men are accused of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.

Born with fibular hemimelia, South Africa's Ntando Mahlangu has overcome several challenges to become a Paralympic star.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Fans will need to be fully vaccinated and provide negative Covid tests to enter stadia at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

How did tiny Cape Verde turn themselves into a regular attendee at Afcon?

Sprinter Christine Mboma overcame the odds, and personal tragedy, to become Namibia's first female Olympic medallist.

We can learn some things from what's happening in South Africa, but there are also uncertainties.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive.

One Moroccan tennis player is banned for life as a total of six men are suspended after being found guilty of match-fixing charges.

Five women share their hopes and concerns for Libya's first direct presidential polls.

Jacob Zuma was granted medical parole after being sentenced to serve 15 months in jail.

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is delighting a continent after his impressive feats with Premier League club Chelsea.

Abiy Ahmed has thwarted a rebel advance on the capital a year into a brutal civil war.

Here's what we know about the Omicron variant so far and how its discovery is impacting the continent.

The music and dance style from the two Congos is a fundamental part of the countries' identities.

The UK has taken all 11 African countries off England's red list, easing travel restrictions.

Arsenal stripped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the captaincy to "defend the interests" of the club, says manager Mikel Arteta.