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A Nigerian former Olympian and his fighters are targeting the Games and world titles - even though their gym does not have room for a ring.

Bose Ogulu aka Mama Burna won a History Maker award at the Best of Africa Awards.

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.

The island nation's highest court says the ban on gay sex does not reflect "indigenous values".

President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.

Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' after landing at the airport.

President Ruto announces his biggest cabinet shake-up since he took office more than a year ago.

Evidence suggests voice cloning tools were used to impersonate the ex-president of Sudan on TikTok.

The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire.

The 2030 World Cup will be held across Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, Fifa confirms.

Ghana was once the shining star of Africa, with the fastest-growing economy in the world in 2019. But in 2022, it all came crashing down.

Hospital worker Fred Leparan attempted to sell a baby boy to an undercover BBC reporter.

Zimbabwe's 'forgotten' first black cricketer Henry Olonga felt 'hated' for 20 years after risking his life with a protest against Robert Mugabe.

Mame Diene and Woppa Diallo are the first duo to win the prestigious Caine Prize for African writing.

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

It is thought to be the largest number of people ever to arrive in the Spanish archipelago in one go.

An emotional memorial is held for the 368 migrants, mainly from Eritrea, who died 10 years ago.

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.