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Former South Africa captain and director of cricket Graeme Smith is cleared of racism allegations by two independent arbitrators.

Can sporting sanctions, which helped end apartheid in South Africa, have an effect on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine?

In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.

More than 100 were killed in an explosion at a hazardous site in Imo state, the authorities say.

After seeing a BBC video about racism faced by Africans fleeing Ukraine, Gina Hitsch decided to help.

The love story of a couple is being used to reconcile Rwandans 28 years after the genocide.

Didier Drogba fails to become president of Ivory Coast's football federation, as Idriss Diallo wins Saturday's elections.

In Tanzania, architects have designed a house they hope will reduce cases of malaria.

The attack reportedly happened near a beach in the capital, Mogadishu.

People in Kenyan are expressing their upset about LGBTQ discrimination after

Ex-Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is remembered for ending the stranglehold of the former ruling party.

Ethiopians queue outside the embassy after being told 'the Russians were looking for ex-service members'.

Kenya's former president, Mwai Kibaki, has died at the age of 90.

Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his re-election in 2007 sparked nationwide violence.

South Africa goal shooter Lenize Potgieter wants to break the stigma of having depression after taking a six-month break from netball.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

French president Macron debated with his opponent Marine Le Pen live on television.

The career of Kenyan-born runner Damaris Muthee Mutua "was picking up" before she was found murdered aged 28 in Iten.

The hugely popular Real Housewives franchise has landed in Lagos, Nigeria.

A derogatory remark during a live broadcast reveals how racism still permeates all sections of society.