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Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says.

At least 23 migrants died on Friday when a crowd tried to cross into Spain's North African enclave.

A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya.

The force takes on mental health to help officers affected by stress - but for some it comes too late.

The cause of the deaths remains unclear, and police say an investigation is ongoing.

World champion Caster Semenya brands African athletics leaders "cowards" for failing to fight for female athletes facing eligibility issues.

Original Ife bronze heads, of which only some 20 survive, are thought to be about 700 years old.

A huge crowd of migrants tries to cross into Melilla in North Africa, with many killed and injured.

Sharon Juhl is not your ordinary clown, he is a medical clown bringing smiles to hospitalised children.

Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see elections as a way to make money, not bring change.

DCI Neil Hibberd helped investigate the murder of David Tebbutt and the kidnap of his wife Jude.

The Prince of Wales will hail the differences within the Commonwealth at a summit in Rwanda.

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

President Cyril Ramaphosa vows to have learnt the lessons but many South Africans are not convinced.

Student Temiloluwa asks The Academic Staff Union of Universities president why lecturers have been on strike.

Nigeria's government makes a U-turn over its decision last month to withdraw from international basketball for the next two years.

An investigation was launched after detectives were alerted to potential modern slavery offences.

Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur withdraw from the Eastbourne doubles because of a right knee injury to the Tunisian.

As the UK presses on with its asylum deal, refugees sent from Israel to Rwanda describe their experiences.

Libyan football will witness a new stage in its history when the final stage of the Premier League is held outside of the country for the first time.