Vanessa Nakate releases an emotional statement after being cut out of a photo with white activists.

Comoros and Malmo midfielder Fouad Bachirou credits his determination to succeed to advice and inspiration from France great Claude Makelele.

Zeinab is the only survivor of the al-Shabab attack on the office of the Mogadishu mayor in July 2019.

Desert locusts swarms which are devouring crops in East Africa are forcing farmers into desperate measures.

The BBC's Africa editor Fergal Keane will work in a new role for the corporation.

South African mining mogul Patrice Motsepe tells the US president that the continent supports him.

Former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia joins Shanghai Shenhua from Chinese Super League rivals Wuhan Zall

"Unprecedented" swarms of desert locusts, the worst in decades, are devouring crops in East Africa.

Former West Brom striker Saido Berahino says he "regrets every moment" of his reaction to rejected Tottenham transfer bids.

Ordinary Congolese hoped Felix Tshisekedi would transform their lives when he became president.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Liverpool will assess Sadio Mane after the forward suffered a hamstring injury in their 2-1 win over Wolves.

Researchers use cutting-edge 3D printing and speech technology to replicate Nesyamun's voice.

The UN-backed government says it has resumed flights at Mitiga airport despite the threat of attacks.

Inter Milan sign Chelsea's Victor Moses on loan for the rest of the season with the option of a permanent transfer.

Nuno Ribeiro da Cunha managed the account of oil firm Sonangol, once chaired by Africa's richest woman.

Felix Tshisekedi looks back at his first year in power in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Lyon sign Zimbabwe striker Tino Kadewere from French rivals Le Have and loan him back to the Ligue 2 side for the rest of the season.

Africa's richest woman has been formally accused of embezzlement by her country's prosecutors.

Gambian Abubacarr Tambadou has forced the Nobel laureate to defend Myanmar against genocide charges.