Italian authorities released the director of a notorious detention camp who had been arrested in Turin on an ICC war crimes warrant.

This is the latest in a series of shocking cases of femicide in Kenya.

The contribution of hundreds of mostly black servicemen had gone unrecognised until now.

Lissu is expected to be more confrontational towards the ruling CCM party.

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

Cindy Ngamba, who will make her professional debut in London on 7 March, hopes to land a world title shot within a year.

Libya and Somalia are excluded from the waiver due to security concerns.

The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelicalism.

The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.

Finishing tips from Harry Kane are helping Cameroon winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in front of goal in the Saudi Pro League.

The last functioning hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has come under constant bombardment.

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April.

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

The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.