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Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.

WHO warns that four cough syrups could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia.

British-Nigerian fashion designer Abigail Ajobi talks about how her culture influenced her latest collection.

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo.

Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine.

A recently passed by-law in northern Uganda bans women from sitting in the truck's front cabins.

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

Zambian boxing champion Catherine Phiri has been suspended from all boxing activities for two years after being found to have used a banned substance.

South Africa women hope to belie their underdog status and progress into the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup for the first time.

Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay insists Sweden's top flight league is of a high standard after returning to Scandinavia.

Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials say.

The BBC talks to students whose schools have been set on fire in a spate of recent attacks.

The mob lynching of four students ten years ago shocked Nigeria.

Uganda's leader embarks on a damage-control exercise after a series of bizarre tweets by his son.

Ben Rich explains what is causing the repeated failed rainy seasons in the region and the impact of climate change.

Uganda captain Proscovia Peace on netball helping her through many struggles in life, including being poisoned.

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years.

The 12-year-old was shot dead after a healer had given him a protective charm, police say.

Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge believes he can still go faster, despite setting a world record in Berlin last month.

Burkina Faso has a new leadership, after members of the army overthrew the government.