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Researchers say an easy three-step process, including a cheap drug, could stop millions of women dying.

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented.

The main presidential candidates deny accusations of trading in drugs, money laundering and tax avoidance.

Liberia President George Weah, Africa's only Ballon D'or winner, has given his backing to Morocco as replacements for Guinea in hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs.

Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says.

48-year-old former Algeria international Nassim Akrour, thought to be Europe’s oldest outfield player, on his long career and facing Ligue 1 giants Lyon.

Kadiatou and Ibrahima, Ebola orphans from Guinea, share their experience of stigma and loss ten years since the outbreak.

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

African football's governing body says it is "impossible" a Comoros player who tested positive for Covid played at last year's Afcon.

Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is discharged from hospital in Zambia after suffering a health scare.

Nigerians are fascinated by the latest revelations from the Sussexes, especially Prince Harry's encounter with a leopard.

Senegal hope to follow up their Nations Cup success with victory at the CHAN - but can their coach Pape Thiaw emulate his 2002 World Cup team-mate Aliou Cisse?

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet.

Hashim Amla, South Africa's second highest Test run-scorer of all time, retires at the age of 39.

Cape Verde's men's handball team are on a quest to make history as they head into the main round of the Men's World Handball Championship.

Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformation ahead of February's elections.

The story of how a coup attempt in Nigeria forced former Australian Open champion Arthur Ashe to flee the court at gunpoint.

Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.