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Controversial Nigerian transgender TikToker found dead

Police say they are investigating her death as her fans flood social media calling for answers.

Mozambique ex-minister guilty of one of Africa’s biggest corruption scandals

Manuel Chang is found guilty of $2bn "tuna bond" conspiracy that triggered economic crisis in Mozambique.

Trumpets, slaps and acrobatics: Africa’s top shots

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

Masks on parade and acrobatics: Africa’s top shots

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

Masks on parade and acrobatics: Africa’s top shots

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

Former African football boss Hayatou dies aged 77

Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.

Former African football boss Hayatou dies aged 77

Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Covid-hit Lyles denied

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Covid-hit Lyles denied

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

Rwanda’s parkour pioneer

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.