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

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

The elderly couple were left to fend for themselves by the British embassy, their family tell the BBC.

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

The Freetown landmark was a symbol of liberty for early settlers and appeared on banknotes.

Fulgence Kayishema is accused over the killing of more than 2,000 people sheltering in a church.

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

Kenyan caddy Virginia Karemi Njeri says she was 'desperate' when she took up a career in golf but the sport has turned her life around.

A YouTuber who advises Nigerians on coming to the UK says some students are motivated by work not study.

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

For the first time since conflict erupted there appears to be relative peace in Sudan's capital.

The announcement comes days before official statistics are expected to show record migration levels.

Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".

A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - though more hostilities have been reported in Khartoum and other cities.

Every year thousands of Nigerian graduates across the country take part in the National Youth Service Corps, a compulsory year-long scheme.

Exhuming Prince Alemayehu's body would disrupt the remains of others, Buckingham Palace says.

It is hoped that the plant will alleviate chronic fuel shortages in Africa's biggest oil producer.

Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.

Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.