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The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.

Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.

World champions South Africa draw their series in Pakistan 1-1 by completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi.

The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in a cocoa superpower.

Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.

Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.

British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is set to headline a card in Nigeria in December, saying it "will be a historic moment for Africa, my family and my career".

South Africa return to the top of the table and eliminate Pakistan from the World Cup with a 150-run win on the DLS method in a rain-plagued match in Colombo.

Morocco want to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya's former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.