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Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

The breakaway republic argues Berbera port and airbase are not Somalia's to give away.

Moussa Dadis Camara, pardoned on health grounds, was less than a year into a 20-year sentence.

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

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