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After smashing the world record in Berlin, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, her coach and marathon experts answer three key questions on the evolution of the event.

The viral video has spread to many countries in Africa, but does not show a church pastor taming lions.

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Napoli say they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stop short of publicly apologising to him.

At least 11 people killed after flooding in South Africa's Africa's Western Cape province, including Cape Town.

East Africa will meet the Confederation of African Football's rigorous requirements for Afcon 2027, Ugandan official Rogers Byamukama says.

The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.

It is just less than a year since Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power during the second coup of 2022.

Victor Osimhen scores as Napoli beat Udinese in the first game since he was mocked by the club on social media.

The authorities say at least 11 people have died as floodwaters submerge parts of the province.

The Kenyan government has offered 1000 police officers to lead a multinational force to Haiti to tackle the ongoing gang warfare.

Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while the joint bid of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania has won the staging rights for the 2027 tournament.

Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda says they could take legal action against Napoli after the club mocked the striker in a video on social media.

Algeria withdraws on the eve of Wednesday's vote in Cairo, with Morocco and Senegal favourites to be named as hosts.

The BBC gains access to the West African country which is among the world's most deadly for jihadist attacks.

The death of popular 27-year-old singer MohBad has sparked protests in Nigeria.

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

UFC fighter Israel Adesanya apologises for getting "behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner" in Auckland.