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Photos reportedly show the bodies of people who tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Volcanologist Dario Tedesco says that Goma is one of the most dangerous cities to live in because of natural disasters.

A year since the video of George Floyd's death surfaced, two Africans discuss what has changed.

The interim president and PM have been removed from office by the man who led last year's coup.

Former Detroit Pistons player Lance Blanks compares the style of the Basketball Africa League to the team he played in known as the 'Bad Boys'.

Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.

This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup.

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupted.

The South African Football Association condemns the abuse of Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane before Mamelodi Sundowns match.

As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.

Raja Casablanca are the big winners on Sunday beating Orlando Pirates 4-0 to reach the African Confederation Cup semi-finals along with Pyramids, Coton Sport and JS Kabylie.

People are telling of their fears after a volcano erupted in DR Congo, sending lava towards homes.

Muslim volunteers in Senegal are organising dignified funerals for the unidentified dead.

Thousands flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupts near Goma city.

Ladi Ladebo, who has died aged 78, was a passionate campaigner against looted artefacts.

Residents of Goma flee to safety as nearby Mount Nyiragongo throws huge lava fountains into the air.

Holders Al Ahly reach the African Champions League semi-finals as Esperance, Wydad Casablanca and Kaizer Chiefs also advance.

Gen Lecointre says he believes Europe will still be fighting jihadism in the Sahel in 10 years time.

Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.

An unknown number of his aides also died in the north-western Kaduna state, officials say.