At least eight people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in the blast in Conakry.
With heavyweight matches involving former winners, BBC Sport Africa previews Groups A to C at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The former president is seeking to portray himself as the saviour of the governing party by opposing it.
Paramedic Gerco van Deventer was seized in Libya in 2017, and later sold to the militants in Mali.
The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site.
The church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers in a country that is growing more homophobic.
An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.
Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party.
A priest remembers how a queer-affirming church in Kenya changed his life and his calling to priesthood.
Ndinda says her mother smuggled a wedding ring from Nottinghamshire to Kenya by baking it into a cake.
As usual, DR Congo's election period has brought a burst of political music by huge stars.
Felix Tshisekedi came to power in 2019 with a huge vision - what has he achieved?
Martin Fayulu has never given up saying he won in 2018 - he is now back to claim his prize.
Football club owner Moïse Katumbi is one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's richest men.
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
Ousmane Sonko's repeated arrests have sparked deadly unrest in one of West Africa's most stable democracies.
It was initially reported that Joshua Mollel had been taken hostage by Hamas, along with a colleague.
Ending the rebellion in the east dominates campaigning but fails to impress those fleeing fighting.
With the pledges and commitments made this year, has the summit been a success?
BBC Sport provides a guide to the format, schedule, venues and kick-off times at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, including day-by-day fixtures.
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