Horrific videos seeming to show Sudanese soldiers attacking South Sudan nationals spark retaliation attacks.

Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April.

Sierra Leone's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but is not under arrest.

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

Seven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.

At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The president's son is known for his controversial tweets - and he hasn't changed after a week off.

The military has been accused of going on a rampage after recapturing a key city from rival forces.

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

The UN health agency says the risk of the virus spreading in the region is "high".

Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

There is a huge question over Daniel Chapo's legitimacy and people are threatening demonstrations.