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Five things you should know about the upcoming elections in Uganda.

Senegal's Teungueth are drawn in a tough Champions League group as Renaissance Berkane are handed a bye in the Confederation Cup.

The men were detained when special forces stormed the Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight.

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

The amazing life of Johnny Smythe - RAF officer, prisoner of war and a father of the Windrush generation.

The firm is to pay $2.5bn to settle US criminal charges over the 737 Max aircraft conspiracy.

Manchester United finalise the £19m signing of Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo from Italian side Atalanta.

President Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in for a second term after chaotic scenes in parliament.

Eight former winners are through to the group stage of the African Champions League as Covid and a shock help shape the last 16.

A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader.

The Kani brothers presided over a reign of terror in the Libyan town of Tarhuna - now their crimes are being revealed.

Sharon Machira explains how people living in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa can enter.

Zambia and Red Bull Salzburg's Patson Daka says that he can be as good as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mo Salah or Sadio Mane.

Residents of a remote village say more than 20 people were killed when a helicopter opened fire.

The British and Irish Lions series with South Africa could be held in the UK and Ireland if Covid-19 prevents fans from travelling.

The Ethiopian government says it will repair the mosque and a church hit by fighting in Tigray.

It's been a "Herculean achievement" for Marieme and Ndeye, who survived against the odds.

A viral dance hit points the way to positive developments but there are dangers ahead.

There are fears the new Covid-19 variant could be more resistant to current vaccines.

The closure was imposed after the country reported its first case of coronavirus.