Rumours about the leader's death, which have been denied by officials, have been swirling all week.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says male players have both a moral duty and a personal interest in growing the women's game.

The police mission to help deal with the gangs could run out of money, President Ruto says.

South Africa's president faced questions after $4m in cash was stolen from a sofa on his farm.

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

The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation.

Domestic workers in Lebanon say they are being abandoned as their employers flee Israeli air strikes.

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.

Meet Alhassan and Alusine Koroma, identical twins who play football for Sierra Leone and have spent most of their club careers together.

The Rhema church he founded is the largest and most influential in South Africa.

The 56-year-old is popular on YouTube for his videos that are critical of President Kagame's government.

Scotland’s faint hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup are over after a crushing a 80-run defeat to South Africa in Dubai.

Ghana will face Nigeria for a spot at the 2024 African Nations Championship after the qualifying draw for the finals was conducted.

Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen in public for weeks, stoking speculation about his health.

The ruling party's candidate promises change as President Filipe Nyusi steps down after two terms.

Why ex-President Ian Khama, son of the first head of state, is engaged in a row with the current leader.

People in Yauri town say they can now go to their farms or out on to the river to fish without fear.

Migrants could enter the UK after six months, others are being offered voluntary returns to Sri Lanka.

Ipswich Town defender Axel Tuanzebe is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery on a hand injury he sustained while doing the washing up.