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British soldiers were operating in the country as part of a UN mission countering Islamist extremism.

Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott is ruled out of Ghana's World Cup squad after suffering a late finger injury with club side Charlton.

Ibtissam Jraidi scores a hat-trick as AS FAR beat nine-woman Mamelodi Sundowns 4-0 to win the Women's African Champions League title in Morocco.

Captain Wahbi Khazri believes Tunisia can finally reach the knockout stage of a World Cup, at the sixth attempt.

Africa Eye revisits the story of a domestic worker and her search for a better life.

As the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban.

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

Kenya's hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup are ended by a thumping defeat by Portugal in Dubai.

In Samburu, the search for water and pasture has seen a drop in access to family planning services.

The African migrants living in squalor and picking produce for gangmasters in Italy.

African football body Caf signs a deal with the Ivorian government to confirm hosting rights for the next Africa Cup of Nations.

The allegation is one of several made in a lawsuit against Aberdeen-registered James Finlay Kenya Ltd.

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.

The Indians, part of a multinational crew for a Norwegian ship, say they desperately need government help.

Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's squad for the World Cup despite suffering an injury scare with Bayern Munich.

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

The BBC got rare access to Mubende, one of the two districts at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

The Confederation of African Football supports global body Fifa's call for unity and inclusion ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

Moroccan hosts AS FAR set up a Women's African Champions League final clash against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Australia winger Awer Mabil's remarkable rise from a Kenyan refugee camp to the World Cup.