Ex-law professor and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has been a loyal ally to President Ruto.

Esports is on the rise in Africa, led by a tech-savvy youthful population and female pioneers, and life as a professional gamer is now possible.

The unprecedented impeachment of his deputy leaves President Ruto holding all the cards - for now.

A farming community is in shock after more than 150 people are killed in an inferno after a tanker crash.

Just 22 months after leaving the UFC, Francis Ngannou returns to MMA as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the world when he faces Renan Ferreira in the PFL in Riyadh on Saturday.

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

In a dramatic day in parliament, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

Former Zambia boss Roald Poulsen holds a "special place" in the hearts of fans after helping rebuild the squad after a 1993 plane crash.

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

With Ghana in danger of missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004, how can the fortunes of the Black Stars be improved?

Rigathi Gachagua faces 11 charges including corruption and inciting ethnic divisions.

Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.

Pule Mabe is among seven suspects facing a criminal sentence over a £1.2m government tender.

Sudan's performances in qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations bring pride and joy to a country affected by civil war, says Abobaker Eisa.

When complete, the museum will showcase more than 100,000 objects, including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

At least 94 people have died and 50 others are in a critical condition in hospital, police say.

The Senate trial decides whether Kenya's deputy president is removed from office.

The BBC's Mohanad Hashim returns to Omdurman to find what has been left of his neighbourhood since he left in 2023.

A 14-year-old child has achieved global fame for her efforts to tackle climate change.