South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Some Kenyans have reportedly been killed, injured and others detained by Tanzanian security officers.

Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace earn first home victory in Europa Conference League this term.

This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.

The West Ham boss says he is “honoured” to act as a role model and believes there are “a lot” of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was “compromised”.

Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.

Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000

The Office of Botswana’s Ambassador to the United Nations recently announced that Botswana has nominated renowned jurist and scholar, Justice Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake, to run for Judge of the International Court of Justice

Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.

All-rounder Sean Williams will no longer be considered for selection after admitting to a drug addiction, Zimbabwe Cricket announces.