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Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attacks that left 44 dead, but jihadist violence in the northern Sahel is common.

Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year.

At least 51 people die in an attack in Benue State, where people are searching for more bodies.

The men are accused of killing Luca Attanasio and two others after attacking a UN convoy in DR Congo.

From cold therapy to extreme visualisation - how some African athletes use unusual tactics to help them stay competitive.

Atul and Rajesh Gupta, implicated in a major corruption scandal, had been arrested in UAE last year.

Umutesi Stewart survived the Rwandan genocide and now lives in Scotland with her family.

Mary Goretti Kitutu denies involvement in the theft of roofing intended for Ugandan communities.

Victor Wanyama on a potential Kenya comeback, Lionel Messi in MLS and why Spurs should re-hire Mauricio Pochettino.

Onyinye Udokporo wrote a book about her own experience growing up with dyslexia.

A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque.

Investigators find evidence of experienced medical personnel helping athletes convicted of doping to forge documents.

"I felt this cool sensation crawling up my shirt" before spotting the snake, the pilot tells the BBC.

Two employees of South African Premier Division side Marumo Gallants held in Libya for over two weeks after reportedly failing to cover costs.

Ahead of the Women's World Cup, Atlas Lionesses coach Reynald Pedros hopes to tap into the experience gained by Morocco's men in Qatar.

The centre forms part of the new capital, which has been purpose-built to move people from Cairo.

The DJ and philanthropist says the money will help African students to commit to top-level studies.

Meet the Ghanaian rapper Eno Barony considered as the mother of rap in Ghana.

Clearing the remnants of Angola's war is dangerous but many are keen to stop the needless deaths.

Zamalek fans could be banned after forming the shape of an "angry face" emoji inside their stadium.