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What does the 'scramble', between major powers, for influence in Africa and its resources mean for its people?

A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones.

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.

Holding the Fifa Club World Cup while the Africa Cup of Nations is ongoing is "disrespectful" to Africa, according to ex-Egypt striker Mido.

Vaccination rollouts in many parts of Africa are lagging behind the rest of the world - but is this a problem of supply or demand?

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption.

Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa is charged with four counts of fraud totalling approximately $337,200.

The ex-Paralympian is moved to a prison closer to the parents of the woman he killed, Reeva Steenkamp.

Scarlets have returned but Cardiff and Munster have been forced to remain in South Africa after positive Covid-19 cases are confirmed in their squads.

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.

South Africa's president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron.

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade.

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

The Women's World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, which involved Ireland, is abandoned after the detection of a new Covid-19 variant.

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.