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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.

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.

But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.

The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.

Six people have died after the submarine sank near Hurghada, a popular tourist destination.

Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.

The Kenya Football Federation launches an investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been involved in match manipulation.

Boualem Sansal, 80, told a far-right news outlet that colonial France gave too much land to Algeria.

Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests.

Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests.

South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.