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Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy, which means the king controls everything.

Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba underlines her credentials as a genuine distance threat with a 5,000m Diamond League final win over Kenya's Hellen Obiri.

The bodies of some 119 civilians are found by local officials - rebel forces deny responsibility.

The Gambia’s notorious and exiled former president could be seen back in the country and possibly on the political scene.

PSG star Achraf Hakimi and team-mate Nayed Aguerd explain Morocco's fear while trapped in Guinea during Sunday's coup.

The releases come as West African leaders meet to discuss whether to impose sanctions.

Hanna Paranta has faced assassination attempts and now online attacks for helping abused women.

Francine Niyonsaba says she keeps competing after her enforced switch to longer distances to "make sport a better place and inspire others".

Tanzania beat Madagascar 3-2 after needing just five seconds to earn a penalty, while Tunisia beat Zambia.

There is a "complete depletion of food stocks" in the Ethiopian region of Tigray, the TPLF says.

Cellou Dalein Diallo says Sunday's takeover "completes" the work that opposition groups had begun.

Ahead of the 8 September elections, we asked young people in Casablanca what it's like to be Moroccan in 2021.

Djamel Belmadi backs Caf's decision to ban eight countries from using stadiums deemed unfit to host internationals.

A South African company is aiming to take advantage of a new interest in protein-rich insects.

Ecowas has condemned the coup in Guinea threatening with sanctions unless the president is released.

South Africa score late to beat Ghana as 10-man Uganda hold on for a draw against Mali in Monday's African World Cup qualifiers.

Little is known about the early life of Col Mamady Doumbouya, a former soldier in the French army.

Liverpool are "satisfied that Naby Keita is safe and well" as they work to get him out of Guinea following an attempted coup in the country.

Saadi Gaddafi was cleared of killing the Libyan football coach, and targeting protesters.

Ministers who served ousted President Alpha Condé are ordered to present themselves on Monday.