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The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony.

The home secretary is shown evidence by Laura Kuenssberg that refugees were shot dead by police there in 2018.

The extraordinary life of Ethiopian Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, whose unique work captured a nation.

The bank's president David Malpass says more transparency is needed when providing economic help.

Having found a lost wallet on the island of Lampedusa, Thomas Naadi embarks on a quest to find a missing migrant.

Should African governments join the West's chorus of concern over the Chinese-owned social media app?

The hearing was held by mistake as the Paralympian has not served enough time in jail yet.

The former Paralympics star has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp.

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

Defending champions Senegal, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia have all booked their place at next year's Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Malawi head coach Mario Marinica lashes out at the country's fans for showing more support for visiting Egypt's 'superstars' than the home team.

The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison.

Lesotho is a small mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by its much larger neighbour.

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has been speaking to the BBC following anti-government protests in the country.

President of The Gambia Football Federation reveals American dream as Scorpions target World Cup following Afcon debut.

"We are working on it," says the star, who sits on the awards' board of trustees.

Algerian journalist Maher Mezahi visits his family graveyard and reflects on its impact on his identity.

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

The attack on Uhuru Kenyatta's farm appears to be in retaliation for opposition protests.