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BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

The churches central to his election in 2022 are now his fiercest critics.

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.

The Adani Group had agreed to take over the running of Kenya's main airport, prompting an outcry.

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane says the backing she received following the death of her mother in July was crucial in her return to elite wheelchair tennis.

He is said to have escaped through a hospital a window in August.

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.

Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

South Africa's double World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland before Saturday's match in Cardiff.

Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start as South Africa half-backs for the first time in the Autumn Nations match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

The departure of Aliou Cisse as Senegal boss after almost a decade in charge and unprecedented success was "very sad", says top official Augustin Senghor.

Presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia hopes he can silence his critics once more to become Ghana's leader.

Sudan's footballers defy their country's civil war to clinch a remarkable qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Benin also progressing.