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Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar says he is "probably the luckiest player ever" given the significance of his team's 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph.

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

National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.

Ghana's 2-1 victory over Central African Republic sees the Black Stars book their spot at next year's finals in Ivory Coast, with Angola also progressing from Group E.

The National Drug Authority found anti-retrovirals in pork and chicken in 2014 but didn't tell the public.

Rwandan police discovered the crime after the 34-year-old suspect was evicted from his rented home.

The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.

Mali's Momo Sissoko, the nephew of the late Salif Keita, pays tribute to the first African Footballer of the Year.

President Bola Tinubu's opponents failed to prove allegations of rigging, the court rules.

Despite suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change, the continent only gets 12% of financing.

Former South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira says captain Siya Kolisi transcends the sport ahead of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup title defence.

More than 40 people were killed after troops opened fire on protesters in Goma last week.

Hospital worker Fred Leparan attempted to sell a baby boy to an undercover BBC reporter.

Residents say that with Lake Baringo getting bigger they are at greater risk of attack.

African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.

African football body Caf looks set for another costly legal process after cancelling its current biggest broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN.

People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.

Fifteen countries have now qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, but a handful of places can still be claimed.

General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.

Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.