President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.

Tristan Stubbs hits an unbeaten maiden one-day international century as South Africa defeat Ireland by 174 runs Dhabi to seal a series win in Abu Dhabi.

A court hears that Nkosinathi Phakathi, who mostly targeted children, is sentenced to multiple life terms.

Last year's finalists South Africa start their T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive 10-wicket win over West Indies.

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.

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

Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.