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Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war?

It follows days of heavy fighting as the army took control of areas previously held by a rival force.

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

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

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tells BBC she understands pressure she faces as Africa's second directly elected female leader

Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee president - but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?

Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee president - but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?

The smell of death lingers over the main cemetery for Sudan's capital as the army advances in the city centre.

The smell of death lingers over the main cemetery for Sudan's capital as the army advances in the city centre.

Mali beat Comoros to revive their hopes of reaching the 2026 Fifa World Cup while Benin, Cape Verde, Gabon and Mozambique go top of their groups.

Jordan Ayew says it was "written in the stars" for him to follow his father and brother in being appointed captain of Ghana's Black Stars.

Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new IOC president, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.

Abiy Ahmed's comments come amid concerns that the neighbours could clash over tensions in Tigray.

The incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July.

Unfancied Eswatini hold Cameroon to a 0-0 draw in African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Tunisia continue their unbeaten start.

This follows President Donald Trump's February executive order offering Afrikaners refugee status.

Bola Tinubu's move, which some have questioned, follows a political crisis and an oil pipeline blast.

Kennedy Agyapong alleged Anas Aremeyaw Anas was behind the murder of a colleague, among other claims.

The meeting comes amid an M23 advance that has seen the rebels seize two cities in eastern DR Congo.

Anti-apartheid activists like Mzolisi Dyasi feel let down after the sacrifices they made for democracy.