Residents in Bamako, Mali, celebrated last week after the army seized the northern town of Kidal.
The vehicle Hannes Strydom was travelling in collided with a minibus taxi, local media report.
The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.
Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.
Mamelodi Sundowns win the Women's African Champions League for a second time by beating Sporting Club Casablanca.
Egypt keep up their perfect start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup but Nigeria drop points once again.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is returning to his club after suffering an injury while on international duty with Cameroon.
Sadio Mane and Pape Matar Sarr score in Senegal's win over South Sudan as South Africa and Tanzania also secure opening 2026 World Cup qualifying victories.
Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.
The opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is on track to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?
Clemence Felix Mtenga was an agriculture intern in Israel at the time of the Hamas attack.
Inaki Williams earns Ghana a late victory in World Cup qualifying as Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana suffers an injury scare and Ivory Coast hit nine past Seychelles.
Joseph Boakai maintains a slim lead over President Weah with nearly all results announced.
John Obi Mikel says African footballers are subject to an extra "tax" as they often have to pay to support extended family back home.
A rebel leader tells the BBC his forces will fight a paramilitary group accused of ethnic cleansing.
The salary boost is designed to increase morale as well as tackle corruption and improve security.
Time magazine honoured Mr Ruto and three other Africans for their work in fighting climate change.
At least 50 people are said to have died so far with over 7,000 suspected cases.
The African Football League has attracted both praise and concern after its initial edition featuring eight teams.
The African music star mulls her 40-year career, which is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall.
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