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The rebels, who have retaken much of the Ethiopian region, also insist Eritrean troops must withdraw.

Ex-President Jacob Zuma challenges his conviction for failing to appear at a corruption inquiry.

Zambian striker Patson Daka's move to Leicester City is a major step for southern African football, says veteran Chipolopolo star Jacob Mulenga.

Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu was largely ignored until his movement became an armed struggle.

Another 84 migrants were rescued after their boat capsized in a bid to sail from Libya to Europe.

Millions more are at risk of starvation due to the conflict in Tigray, the organisation says.

The capture of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle puts huge pressure on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Foreign dignitaries lead the tributes to Kenneth Kaunda, who led Zambia after its independence.

Namibian teenagers Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi are out of the 400m event at the Olympics after being found to have overly high naturally-occurring testosterone levels.

How reviving traditional farming techniques could be helping in the battle against climate change in Uganda.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

South Africa's Caster Semenya wants to continue her battle against a ban from running the 800m after failing to qualify for the Olympics in the 5,000m.

A former army general is leading the war against the Ethiopian government.

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.

Elisha Ofori Bamfo is a Ghanaian fashion designer who makes new clothes from waste off the streets.

The southern African country has one of the world's worst daily death rates from coronavirus.

Leicester City sign Zambian striker Patson Daka from RB Salzburg on a five-year-deal.

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces.

He fled in 2017 while on bail facing treason charges and was detained with the help of Interpol.

The statement was made after a night of clashes between the security forces and those wanting reform.