DR Congo government blames rebels for Kasindi church bombing

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 17 people.

Zambia’s Mwepu in hospital after falling ill

Ex-Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is in hospital in Zambia after being taken ill, his former club says.

The Nigerian AI artist reimagining a stylish old age

Malik Afegbua's images of elderly models have blown up on Instagram, but they are not what they seem.

Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

The Gambian man who took on a tyrant and made history

Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.

Thousands celebrate Benin’s voodoo holiday

Over a thousand people gathered in the coast town of Ouidah, which was once an important port in the slave trade.

Kenya match-fixing probe suspends 15

Kenya's football federation suspends 15 individuals pending investigations into match-fixing in the country.

Club World Cup: Wydad and Al Ahly learn fate as draw made in Morocco

Egypt's Al Ahly will face Auckland City of New Zealand in the first round while Wydad of Morocco take on Saudi side Al Hilal in the second round.

Africa’s week in pictures: 6-12 January 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Age testing sees Chad disqualified from U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Chad become the latest nation to fall foul of the age testing saga disrupting qualification for this year's Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations