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The presidential palace is attacked two days before the nation's first democratic handover of power.

Thousands of young Tunisians have been demanding change as they strive to live in and shape the post-revolution dream.

The Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin has been delayed after Benin contest the validity of at least five positive Covid-19 tests within their squad.

Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Ethiopia confirm their places at next year's Nations Cup finals in Cameroon.

France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists".

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied.

Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic.

Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.

A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

Malawi beat Uganda 1-0 in qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations - putting themselves through and sending the Cranes out.

Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.

A giant ship blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week is finally free, the Egyptian authorities say.

The stranded Ever Given container is no longer blocking the canal after being stranded for a week.

South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April.

The Ever Given has been blocking one of the world's busiest trade routes for almost a week.

Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma.

Sudan beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday to go through to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations - at Bafana Bafana's expense.

The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building.

Sidney Kombi Kitombo is an award-winning Congolese special effects artist behind Avengers: Endgame.

Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic in the second round to capture the undisputed UFC heavyweight title in Las Vegas at UFC 260.