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An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims.

The royal family will mourn King Zwelithini for three months, and will then decide on his successor.

A Seydouba Soumah goal puts Guinea into the finals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Mali.

The island nation of Comoros - a country that only joined Caf in 2003 - stand on the brink of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies says he was saved from a life of guns and fighting by his parents' decision to flee war in Liberia and become refugees in Ghana.

The 400m-long ship is in the path of dozens of vessels on one of the world's busiest trade routes.

The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show.

For months both countries have denied that troops crossed the border to participate in the conflict.

Some South Africans have been turning to 'rage rooms' to help them cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The death toll from co-ordinated attacks on three villages rises to 137 - the worst of its kind.

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.

A judge ruled the trial over the death in police custody of Alexander Monson, 28, should go ahead.

Heads of state from the continent have praised the late president at his state funeral in Dodoma.

Chad will not take part in the final qualifiers for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations after being disqualified by African football’s governing body Caf.

Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country.

The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death".

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

The government say Covid-sceptic Magufuli died of heart issues but critics blame coronavirus.

The six lions were found with their heads and paws hacked off, surrounded by dead vultures.

For Burna Boy, there's never been a better time for African musicians to tell their own stories.