Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.

Critics accuse Kais Saied of rigging the vote to bolster his authoritarian rule, which he denies.

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt guide England to an impressive seven-wicket win over South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup.

Sahle-Work Zewde was the country's first female head of state - a largely ceremonial position.

Kenya's Kipyegon Bett, a former junior world champion over 800m, has died aged 26 following a short illness, with his sister blaming alcohol abuse and depression.

French-Cameroonian writer Charles Onana faces trial in Paris over a controversial book about the killings.

The health ministry says there are at least 46 cases in the east African country.

Police say a fourth suspect in connection to the mass shooting will be arrested soon.

Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit.

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.

Tristan Stubbs hits an unbeaten maiden one-day international century as South Africa defeat Ireland by 174 runs Dhabi to seal a series win in Abu Dhabi.

A court hears that Nkosinathi Phakathi, who mostly targeted children, is sentenced to multiple life terms.

Last year's finalists South Africa start their T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive 10-wicket win over West Indies.

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.

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

Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.

DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.