Ethiopian Airlines says the luggage, known by various names across Africa, can damage equipment.

Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended.

Amid the economic crisis, many survive through cross-border trade, so passports are in high demand.

Family members have also complained of "abusive" treatment including arrests and searches.

The carbon credits project will be implemented in six national parks, which span 1.8 million hectares.

The Constitutional Court dismisses complaints about the vote boycotted by much of the opposition.

Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge says Olympic 5,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei can break the marathon world record one day.

Four Kenyans have won a legal battle against MSF, Marie Stopes International and a state-run hospital.

Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Climate change is a threat to thousands of animal species, including gorillas, pangolins and turtles.

Rising temperatures are putting the health of endangered mountain gorillas at risk.