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An uncle of Africa’s richest man, Dantata left behind 21 children and 121 grand children

Boniface Kariuki, 22, was shot in the head, sparking outrage among Kenyans.

The authorities threaten legal action against the organisers of the protests about the country's leader.

Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women's game in Morocco.

As Morocco hosts a second successive Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals, the kingdom continues towards its target of becoming a football superpower.

A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.

Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.

Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis means many Malawians, like Suzanna Kathumba, face tough choices.

High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis means many Malawians, like Suzanna Kathumba, face tough choices.

It is unclear if the dozens of armed groups in eastern DRC will accept a ceasefire.

The deal has been hailed by President Trump as "a great day" but there are potential pitfalls.

Embroiled in a row over a minister's sacking, the president says he has the right to drop people in the government.

This marks the second wave of arrests within two weeks targeting the police's Crime Intelligence unit.

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.