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The Russian leader's invasion of Ukraine has made life complicated for South Africa on several fronts.

Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term.

The unknown man's body was found in the undercarriage of a plane at Gatwick Airport in December.

Two of the canal's ports were closed as parts of Egypt were engulfed by dust and sand.

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

Africa scores a double as Malawi's Tabitha Chawinga finishes as leading scorer in Italy's top flight, just like Napoli star Victor Osimhen.

It caused the most civilian casualties in a single incident in the capital since the war began.

Protests erupt as politician Ousmane Sonko is cleared of rape but gets two years for another offence.

As he looks ahead to the NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji explains why he's nurturing budding scientists in Nigeria.

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it.

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.

Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.

Mounting evidence seen by the BBC suggests that medical facilities are being targeted by both sides.

The Russian mercenary group could be using African states to procure weapons for Ukraine, US says.

Mayar Sherif says people told her it was “impossible” to be Egyptian and good at tennis.

Despite repeated calls for help, the man and his disabled wife were not assisted, his family says.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

A clampdown on student visas means many Nigerian students won't be allowed to come to the UK with their families.