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No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane

Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader.

Meet the man behind Arsenal’s new kit

Ahead of the new Premier League season, Arsenal have released a new kit celebrating the club's connection to Africa.

Meet the man behind Arsenal’s new kit

Ahead of the new Premier League season, Arsenal have released a new kit celebrating the club's connection to Africa.

France seizes three Nigerian jets for Chinese firm

Three presidential jets are grounded in Paris following a long-running business disagreement.

‘I can’t wait to see my children’ – freed talk-show host

Once exiled in Rwanda, Floriane Irangabiye was arrested two years ago when she went home for a funeral.

Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccine

There is concern about a new strain of the disease that has been spreading in parts of Africa.

Du Plessis v Adesanya – UFC’s ‘battle for Africa’

As Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya contest the first all-African UFC title fight, what will be the impact of their bout?

Du Plessis v Adesanya – UFC’s ‘battle for Africa’

As Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya contest the first all-African UFC title fight, what will be the impact of their bout?

University book donation scheme expands to Kenya

More students in Africa are set to benefit from the University of Bath's Readcycle project.

Curves, crowns and a calabash: Africa’s top shots

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