Mali has boosted relations with Russia while reducing ties with former colonial power France.

Celebrations break out as people from both countries greet each other for the first time in five years.

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief.

Nigeria is aiming to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after its men’s and women’s teams were victorious at the inaugural African Flag Football Championship.

Many others were injured when a barrier collapsed as MC Alger fans celebrated winning the league, reports say.

Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon’s generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.

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

At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger’s military leaders say.

A video goes viral showing female students being checked to see if they were wearing bras.

Edgar Lungu’s family accuses the government of deviating from the agreed funeral programme.

Televangelist Gilbert Deya has died in an accident and at least 30 other people are reportedly injured.

His widow tells the BBC his last words from a police station in Nairobi were: “I’ll see you soon.”

Etienne Davignon, 92, is accused of involvement in the detention of Patrice Lumumba before he was killed in 1961.

South Africa legend AB de Villiers says there is “still work to be done” on the World Test Championship format despite the Proteas’ unforgettable victory.

Mali will have a majority stake in the plant asserting its “economic sovereignty”, the military leader says.

Protesters, angry with the death of a blogger in custody, demand the sacking of a senior policeman.

The war is in strategic stalemate, but Sudan is no-one’s priority – an orphan in a region that is ablaze.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.

Eliud Lagat has been under pressure to resign after lodging the complaint that saw the blogger’s arrest.

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

At least 29 people were killed in Kinshasa as homes were swept away in unusually big downpours.