A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

There is evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and the concealment of bodies, 17 embassies say.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.

South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.