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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores again for Napoli in Serie A as the Super Eagle continues to fly high despite rumbling Tiktok storm.

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

Helen and Baba-Jallah Epega are the creators of the world's first 'Pidgin opera', "Song Queen". They share their thoughts on Nigerian culture and why representation is important.

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off.

Aiden Markram hits the fastest hundred at a World Cup as South Africa make 428-5 - the highest score in the tournament's history - against Sri Lanka in Delhi.

The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court.

For the first time, Nigerian police explain how Mohbad died, in a case which has gripped the nation.

Kenya will lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to help quell gang violence in Haiti.

Bose Ogulu, who manages Burna Boy, speaks to the BBC about what is next for the Afrobeats sensation.

South Africa seeks to avoid the embarrassment of its flag being banned from the rugby and cricket World Cups after the country's failure to update its anti-doping laws.

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

A Nigerian former Olympian and his fighters are targeting the Games and world titles - even though their gym does not have room for a ring.

Bose Ogulu aka Mama Burna won a History Maker award at the Best of Africa Awards.

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.

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

The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.

The island nation's highest court says the ban on gay sex does not reflect "indigenous values".

President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.

Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' after landing at the airport.