Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

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

Details of the victims have not yet been released, but two children were reported among the dead.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.

Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning.

The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.

Six people have died after the submarine sank near Hurghada, a popular tourist destination.

The Kenya Football Federation launches an investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been involved in match manipulation.

But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.

Boualem Sansal, 80, told a far-right news outlet that colonial France gave too much land to Algeria.

Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.

Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests.

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.

Ethiopia's prime minister asks Tigrayans to email him with suggestions for a new leader.

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

This is the army's latest army gain since it retook the presidential palace last week.

President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.