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Twala women in Laikipia, Kenya have turned a thorny issue into a source of profit and empowerment.

Plans to stop hunters bringing body parts of endangered species to Great Britain are approved by MPs.

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.

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

Nigeria's Kamara Usman says he is 'just having fun' as he bids to reclaim his UFC welterweight title fighting Leon Edwards for the third time.

Maxine Wahome pleads not guilty to killing fellow rally driver Assad Khan at their home in Nairobi in December.

UN inspectors have been trying to locate about two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.

Nigerians are heading back to the polls on Saturday to vote in governorship and local assembly elections.

UN inspectors are trying to locate around two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

Fifa is controlling Africa for strategic reasons and its ethics committee lacks independence, says former Caf president Ahmad.

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people.

Malawi police services are 'trying their best' as more than 200 die as a result of Storm Freddy.

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.

Three younger lions killed Bob Junior in a battle for dominance, wildlife officials say.

The rapper - who died after collapsing on stage - had plans to take things to "a whole new level".

Anthony Mmesoma Madu got a ballet scholarship after he was filmed dancing barefoot in Lagos.

James Finlay Kenya Ltd is being sued in Scotland by 2,000 Kenyan farm workers over working conditions.

Lukhanyo Calata remains determined to prosecute the security agents who killed his father 38 years ago.