Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi means 26 detainees remain at the detention facility.

Zambia captain Barbra Banda, recently-crowned African Women's Footballer of the Year, wants to be the world's best player.

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.

Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

Three friends, known as the Kids of the Colony, have racked up millions of views on social media.

Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.

Nigeria says Niger's accusations are "baseless" and "false".

Mali authorities say there are at least nine survivors from the country.

In a breakthrough, trucks stacked with vital food supplies roll into war-hit Khartoum.

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.

For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

Mohamed Salah says it "feels different" as Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester and move seven points clear at the top.