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Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

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.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

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.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article