Tributes paid after Nigeria keeper Rufai dies aged 61

Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.

Tributes paid after Nigeria keeper Rufai dies aged 61

Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.

Tributes paid after Nigeria keeper Rufai dies aged 61

Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.

Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.

Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.

Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa’s top shots

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

Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa’s top shots

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