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Pope Francis is on an unprecedented trip to the war-torn country with two other Christian leaders.

"When the spirit is with you, you do not get tired," says one South Sudanese woman after walking 300km.

Rabiu Kwankwaso's hat is a symbol of his ambition and his achievements as he vies for Nigeria's presidency.

Facing widespread economic challenges, South Africans criticise the country's proposed sponsorship deal of Tottenham Hotspur.

Pope Francis is on a three-day trip in South Sudan. Here is what you need to know about this visit.

Willie Kimani, his client and driver were abducted, tortured, killed and their bodies dumped in a river.

An increasing number of medical graduates are finding alternative ways to make a living.

The holy men hoping to heal South Sudan, the world's newest nation overcoming a brutal civil war.

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

It would normalise relations between Israel and another member of the Arab League.

Defending London marathon champion Yelemzerf Yehualaw leads a stellar cast of female elite runners at "greatest-ever field assembled for Elite Women's race".

Meet the women who are breaking boundaries and living their lives while wearing a hijab.

How democracy is faring as President Samia dismantles some of her predecessor's dictatorial policies.

Two people have been killed in separate incidents involving Arsenal fans arguing with their rivals.

Hosts Algeria will face Senegal in Sunday's final of the African Nations Championship after victories on Tuesday evening.

Atiku Abubakar, one of Nigeria's presidential candidate has told the BBC that he is confident this time.

Top officials from the US, China, Russia and Turkey have visited 14 African countries in January 2023.

This is said to be the second largest Mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2015.

The man behind a new pro-Kremlin social media network tells the BBC he wants Africa to embrace Russia.

The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.