Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

Outrage erupts after Somalia’s family minister shares images on X of male delegates at a UN women's event.

Victor Boniface and Mohamed Salah are among the footballers omitted from the African player of the year shortlist, sparking debate online.

They were responding to a bill that seeks to extend the time in power of the president and others.

Thomas Kwoyelo is the first member of the feared Lord's Resistance Army to be tried for war crimes in Uganda.

How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?

Ademola Lookman says he is 'never satisfied' despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

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

How likely is the UK to provide reparations for the slave trade, and what could that look like?

Longue Longue says he was being punished for his "freedom of thought".

Daniel Chapo is set to become the first Mozambican president born after the country's independence.

Former Arsenal, Man City and Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Adebayor aims to help the next generation in Togo after hanging up his boots.

Leaders are preparing to agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.

An electric fast train now links the capital to the country's commercial hub Dar es Salaam.

Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen arrested in February, will be allowed abroad to seek medical treatment.

Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.

A row erupted over which party has the majority after it was declared that four MPs had to vacate their seats.

Observers cast doubt on the credibility of the polls as tensions grow ahead of the officials results.