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Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lost her leg to cancer, set an unofficial record for consecutive marathons.

Fifa issues fines and bans but does not order any replays after several African World Cup play-off matches ended in controversy.

President Ramaphosa was forced to leave a May Day event after angry workers stormed the stage.

Angolan Joice Zau gained notoriety by criticising her government and she is not staying quiet.

Nathan, who was born with cerebral palsy, is able to do family activities with the help of dad Meekeh's inventions.

The military junta, which took power in a coup last year, gives a timeline for civilian rule.

A new e-levy of 1.5% on all electronic payments comes into force despite widespread opposition.

Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture.

Kuukuwa Manful is trying to digitise one of Ghana's architecture archive stores.

France alleges its forces in Mali are the victim of smear campaign involving a Russian mercenary group.

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma would "do anything" for the Gupta business family, a report finds.

Gibril Massaquoi was a school teacher but then became the spokesman of a notorious rebel group.

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur questions Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament.

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

The head of Gabon's football federation is to spend at least 10 more days in prison after being questioned about the country's sexual abuse scandal.

Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

Benin based group Star Feminine Band are making music to spread awareness of the rights of women and girls.

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi should be disciplined for criticising referee Bakary Gassama, according to The Gambia's football federation.

The bodies of more than 100 victims of an illegal oil refinery blast in Nigeria have been buried.

Maher Mezahi reflects on moving between his two "home countries" - Algeria and Canada.