Authorities impose curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after inmates escape from a major prison.

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

Social media users call for competitor who collided with teammate to be dropped from national side.

South Africa split after new sports minister announces end to government funding for country’s most recognisable supporters.

Misinformation about a European Union partnership pact has whipped up hostility towards the gay community.

Biniam Girmay sprints to his third victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France.

The military-led country becomes the latest in Africa to crack down on LGBT rights despite Western pressure.

The president says he will now consult widely in order to form a broad-based government.

Air quality sensors have been installed in sports facilities in six African countries to help athletes deal with increased pollution.

Edward Awebua was accused of posting a "vulgar" video about the president and his family.

Thousands are thinking of leaving their country - but know they will miss many things about home.

Tshifhiwa Matodzi headed VBS Mutual Bank, which collapsed in 2018 after being looted for years.

The UK paid £240m to Rwanda for the scheme, which never took off and has been scrapped by the new government.

PFL Africa will launch in 2025 with heavyweight star Francis Ngannou named as chairman of the new MMA league.

Dozens of students are still missing after being abducted in Ethiopia's kidnapping hotspot a week ago.

Brenda Biya says her family in Cameroon was angry when she posted a photo of her kissing a woman.

Nations Cup-winning coach Emerse Fae believes a change from the current two-year cycle might benefit players and organisers.

Mohamed Zakaria made the dangerous journey to flee the besieged city of el-Fasher.

The 43-year-old man was visiting the game reserve with his fiancee and two other people, say police.

Uganda is supporting the M23 rebels and Rwanda has 4,000 troops on Congolese soil, a UN report alleges.