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Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million

Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution

Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems

Tanzanian political parties are winding up their bids to win over the 37.6 million people expected to vote on Wednesday

Tanzanians are using social media to call for mass demonstrations before Wednesday’s poll

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

The expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is a “great boost” to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

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

She was married to Ghana’s longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women’s rights work.

Women’s marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.

Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.

Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World’s Strongest Man.