BBC Africa

Cameroon and Inter Milan striker Ajara Nchout on her work using football to combat the impact of Islamist insurgents.

Officials investigate if a local ownership dispute had a role in the killing of nearly 40 students.

A 100-year-old football club in Tunisia has folded after migration to Europe cost AS Ghardimaou more than 30 of its best players.

A student tells the BBC he survived an attack by suspected Islamist rebels by pretending to be dead.

Midfielder Muataz Hashem believes qualification for the 2023 Afcon will lift spirits for football fans affected by Sudan's civil war.

South Africa's leader hails last week's trip as "historic" but what difference did it really make?

Nigeria beat Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Mali also book their places.

African leaders have insisted the war between Russia and Ukraine must end during their peace mission in Ukraine and Russia.

Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes.

Mourners of those killed by Islamist militants describe their shock about the raid's brutality.

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.

Twenty-five homes were destroyed in the densely populated area of Yarmouk, where civilians are trapped.

Soldiers are in pursuit of the attackers who are thought to be linked to the Islamic State group.

Mali's military rulers accuse the UN of fuelling tensions as jihadist violence continues.

The Ngonnso statue was looted from Cameroon in 1902 and has been on display in a Berlin museum.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said African countries are prepared to participate further in a peace pact between Ukraine and Russia.

South Africa's presidential security chief accuses Polish officials of racism as he is stranded in Warsaw.

The influence of K-pop, fuelled by BTS's success, continues to grow across the world including Africa.

South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.