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[RFI] French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A new law making it harder for foreigners to immigrate to France has compounded matters.

[The Herald] Updated regulations for duty-free vehicle imports by civil servants, public health workers, and junior and specialist doctors were gazetted at the end of last month to ensure that State workers in the applicable grades can benefit, without loopholes.

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will face ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

The freeing on parole of the ex-athlete reignites the discussion about violence against women in South Africa.

Zambia can win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite missing the past three tournaments, according to captain Lubambo Musonda.

The 15 Indian crew members onboard are safe as the navy tracks and closes in on the vessel.

The film has grossed over $1m in domestic theatres since it was released on 15 December last year.

Senegal's Supreme Court rejects opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's appeal against a libel conviction.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

What next for the former Paralympic champion as he is freed on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend?

The athlete, who ran on carbon-fibre prosthetics, murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

The Hollywood star was moved by the BBC story of the student who pedalled 4,000km to get to a university.

Just 107 overs are bowled as India beat South Africa in the shortest Test to produce a winner in the history of the game.

Algeria defender Youcef Atal is handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Ernest Bai Koroma has been under house arrest since the attack last November.

The president waged a nationalist campaign, while the opposition was divided.

South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, triggering Israeli outrage.