Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame's victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.

The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris.

Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men's 800m.

Ahmed Elgendy finishes with a world record 1,555 points to become the first Egyptian to win the men's modern pentathlon.

Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola dominates the men's marathon in Paris to win in an Olympic record time as Team GB's Emile Cairess finishes fourth.

Critics say the gang-busting mission has not done enough to reassure them.

A Zimbabwean girl was killed in a road accident in June by a US diplomat who has left the country.

Imane Khelif wins Olympics women's boxing gold a year after being disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test.

Beatrice Chebet completes an Olympic double in the women’s 10,000m while taekwondo athlete Firas Katoussi wins Tunisia's first gold of Paris 2024.

Nigeria's sports minister says the situation was unavoidable, but many in the country are not convinced.

Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medallist, says she will step aside from representing Kenya if she wins the women's marathon at Paris 2024.

Egyptian Olympic wrestler Mohamed 'Kesho' Ibrahim is arrested in Paris for an alleged sexual assault.

Boxer David de Pina says he feels like a celebrity after winning Cape Verde's first ever medal at the Olympic Games.

Jermaine Grant is linked to notorious British fugitive Samantha Lewthwaite, known as the "White Widow".

Police say they are investigating her death as her fans flood social media calling for answers.

Manuel Chang is found guilty of $2bn "tuna bond" conspiracy that triggered economic crisis in Mozambique.

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