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The health ministry says there are at least 46 cases in the east African country.

Police say a fourth suspect in connection to the mass shooting will be arrested soon.

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.

Tristan Stubbs hits an unbeaten maiden one-day international century as South Africa defeat Ireland by 174 runs Dhabi to seal a series win in Abu Dhabi.

Observers from the Southern African Development Community, led by Dr Amani Abeid Karume, the former president of Zanzibar, arrived in Mozambique early this week ahead of the 9 October poll.

The International Criminal Court Friday made public arrest warrants for six Libyans suspected of being part of a murderous gang that brutalised the town of Tarhuna in the war-torn country.

A court hears that Nkosinathi Phakathi, who mostly targeted children, is sentenced to multiple life terms.

Last year's finalists South Africa start their T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive 10-wicket win over West Indies.

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.

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

Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.

A video circulating online shows the boat tilting to one side and then sinking just before it arrived.

DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

Britain said on Thursday it would give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that would allow people displaced decades ago to return home while London retained use of the UK-US military base in Diego Garcia.

Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

The viral animation referred to a recent wave of abductions and killings of opposition activists.

Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

A bail hearing begins in the case of two black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer.

Most of the passengers were women and children on their way to celebrate the Muslim festival of Mawlid.

The crackdown was prompted by complaints from parents worried about their children getting addicted.

Aliou Cisse leaves his role as coach of Senegal's national side after a nine-and-a-half-year spell which included winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu is accusing his successor Hakainde Hichilema of running down the economy and using lawfare to block him from challenging for the top job again in 2026.

Kenya's deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as "the truthful man".

DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

The latest approach to the ZiG currency supposedly backed by physical gold – which hit an all-time high price last week – has further confused consumers, and the broader market.

Bola Tinubu says his controversial reforms are bearing fruit - protesters take to the streets regardless.

Legislators in Kenya have started the process of removing the country's deputy president from office.

Young lawyer David Morara Kebaso has attracted a huge following for exposing alleged corruption.

The widow of Saulos Chilima wants an independent investigation into the military aircraft crash in June that killed the former Malawian vice-president and nine others.

Samuel Eto'o is banned from attending Cameroon games at all levels for six months following breaches of Fifa's disciplinary code by the country's federation president.

Africans studying in Beirut are having to weigh up whether or not they should leave the country.

Rwanda's Kwita Izina ceremony will give 22 baby gorillas their names on 18 October, as the population of the once critically endangered apes continues to grow.

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.

Their sex attack on a girl was filmed and circulated online, sending shockwaves through the country.

Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, which was devalued by 43% by the central bank on Friday, remained under pressure on Monday.

Sudans army says the RSF – which it says receives weapons from the UAE – was behind an attack on the residence of the UAE ambassador.

Authorities introduce new guidelines as the death toll from the highly contagious virus reaches eight.

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

The man, 35, reportedly agreed to show some visitors the lion's feeding routine after hours.

Most of the victims are healthcare workers in the intensive care unit, the health minister says.

An 18th person dies after the attack on a village in Eastern Cape but no-one has been arrested, police say.

Ethiopia's Milkesa Mengesha wins the men's Berlin Marathon as compatriot Tigist Ketema claims victory in the women's race.

BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.

BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.