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There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.

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

It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.

BBC correspondent Mayeni Jones looks at conflicting desires for democracy and security in Chad following the death of President Idriss Déby.

Not only is Lindsey Harding the first ever coach of South Sudan women's basketball team she also works in the NBA.

Oriel College initially backed the removal but has backtracked blaming costs and other issues.

The French retailer has expanded massively in Kenya but a tribunal has found it guilty of unfair practices.

Health authorities burned thousands of expired AstraZeneca doses, hoping to boost public confidence.

Around half of the 8,000 migrants who reached a Spanish enclave in Morocco have been sent back.

Health officials hope the event will increase public confidence in getting the vaccination.

Dean du Plessis, the world's first blind cricket commentator, talks about his love for the game, his journey into the commentary box and the techniques he uses.

Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana.

PM Pedro Sánchez vows to restore order as migrants wade and swim into Ceuta from Morocco.

James Ibori took the money while he was governor of Nigeria's Delta state in the early 2000s.

Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.

At least 2,700 people arrive in Ceuta from Morocco, with some swimming in using rubber rings.

The prime minister promises the election will be held soon, and will be free and fair.

As the Basketball Africa League tips off former NBA player Ben Uzoh says the new competition has the ability to 'change lives'.

Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League.

Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala is lost for words to describe her joy at being the first African to win the European Women's Champions League.