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An audio recording suggests Abubakar Shekau killed himself during a gunfight with a rival group.

TB Joshua was one of Africa's most prominent evangelists, with top politicians among his followers.

Long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe, who died in 2019, seems to be causing trouble from beyond the grave.

Security forces are struggling to contain Islamist violence that has spread across the region.

Mobile phone networks say they have been told to block access to the social media site.

Moroccans accuse Spain of colonialism by retaining control of Ceuta and Melilla.

The suspension comes after the social media giant removed a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari.

A serial jailbreaker captures Senegal's imagination after escaping from prison yet again.

Basketball Africa League's president Amadou Gallo Fall believes the tournament completes the pathway for the continent's talent.

Local reports say an initial investigation blamed an electric short-circuit for the fire in Cairo.

Rwanda says it is set to play a 'modest' role as hub for vaccination services for those travelling to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

The multinational effort to stave off an encroaching takeover by Islamist militants faces severe challenges.

The French government demands guarantees about a return to civilian rule in the West African nation.

Nigerian authorities say the country will not be able to host the African Athletics Championships after all.

A proposal to change Nigeria's name has got some social media users very excited.

Kenya's Margaret Wambui says there should be a third category in athletics for competitors who have "Differences of Sexual Development".

The editor and owner of a newspaper in Uganda have been summoned after reporting on police killings.

The French leader tries to improve links with Africa but his undiplomatic language may get in the way.

David Diop and translator Anna Moschovakis win for the novel At Night All Blood is Black.