Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island.
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez is set to captain Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations as he is named in defending champions' squad.
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira says that the Africa Cup of Nations deserves more respect.
Team Qhubeka NextHash, Africa's top cycling team, fails in its bid to secure a WorldTour spot in 2022.
The White House said the measures were no longer necessary amid a US explosion of cases of Omicron.
Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is named in the Senegal squad for the Africa Cup of Nations as he returns from injury.
Zulfah says her hijab is not a hindrance but an inspiration for other Muslim girls who may be interested in sports.
France and its 15 allies say this could "further deteriorate the security situation in West Africa".
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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