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Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 grand prix, the country's President Paul Kagame says.

The men's and women's African Footballer of the Year will be crowned on Monday - but who do you think should win each award?

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.

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability.

Morocco will host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for a third time in a row as the qualifying draw for the 2026 finals is announced.

Morocco will host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for a third time in a row as the qualifying draw for the 2026 finals is announced.

Ethiopia's deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict.

Two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard says he is unsure about his future at Leicester, but adds he is relishing playing under Michael Cheika.

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup - BBC Sport takes a look at how the tournament will work.

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

Supporters of John Mahama allegedly attacked some state institutions and looted properties.

John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

John Mahama will struggle to fulfil his promises as the economy is in deep crisis, some analysts say.

With violence escalating across the country, the attack took place as people gathered for a weekly market.