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World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa

He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

The chief of defence staff was among those who were prevented from travelling to an official event.

A fraud and corruption case against Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association, is dropped after a complex five-year legal battle.

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

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

The US president is ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over its domestic and foreign policy.

The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.

M23 chief Sultani Makenga, wanted for war crimes, has fought as a rebel and a soldier in two countries.

As a documentary about the military disaster is released the BBC speaks to some still affected.

Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu calls on Paris St-Germain to reconsider its Visit Rwanda deal amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in his homeland.

Formula 1 says it is "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the context of Rwanda's bid to host a grand prix.

Football's world governing body suspends Congo-Brazzaville from internationals because of third-party interference in the affairs of the country's FA.

The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.

The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.

'The situation is chaotic' after rebels seize DR Congo city

Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.

Rival African bids to bring F1 back to the continent

Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

'Every face deserves a smile' - Adeyemi

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.

'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'

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

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He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.

Over 450 officials are off work without pay for failing to disclose their assets.

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

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his critical songs, died after releasing a track condemning the city's rebel occupation.

Ken Ofori-Atta, who held the post in 2017-2024, is implicated in several high-profile corruption cases.