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Rwanda's Volleyball Federation vice-president is arrested over the team's use of ineligible players at the Women's African Championship.

Intense military activity is reported in Khartoum and Omdurman and bridges across the River Nile close.

The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France.

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala, the new African 100m record holder, insists he is not worried about questions raised by his 2017 drugs ban.

A Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of supporting a terrorist group.

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed in Hotel Rwanda, has gone from national hero to enemy of the state.

More than 60 protected birds were found on the beach with multiple bee-stings but no other injuries.

Mosilo Mothepu has paid a heavy price for speaking out about corruption in her firm.

Heavy rains have caused water levels to rise, forcing about 100,000 people to flee, a charity says.

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities.

Milton Shumba's stunning knock of 66 from 29 balls propelled Zimbabwe to a thrilling victory against Scotland in their Twenty20 series decider in Edinburgh.

South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46.

Germaine Acogny has recently been awarded the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale Dance festival. But what impact has she had on African contemporary dance?

Food shortages are worsening in Ethiopia but some images online are not what they claim to be.

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.

Australia secure their second successive win over world champions South Africa in the Rugby Championship.

Bouteflika led Algeria for 20 years, but his bid for a fifth term led to huge protests in 2019.

A new school curriculum means challenging tasks end up being performed by parents not their children.

The former president, whose decades-long rule sparked massive protests, has died aged 84.

Africa's women's basketballers start the continental championships on Saturday under the shadow of a major sexual abuse scandal.