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Victim blaming continues to trap survivors of sexual and gender based violence in a cycle of trauma.

Fifa bans Chad from global football until further notice over government interference in the running of its football federation.

In a bid to represent African culture, Chioma Inyang set out to wear an Ankara-styled gown on her wedding day.

Hugh Kinsella Cunningham documents the lives of children caught up in conflict in DR Congo.

Zimbabwe's Martin Mapisa wants to be one of Africa's best goalkeepers and like others before him his journey is beginning in Spain.

A queen from southern Nigerian argues that she is better placed to know what her people need.

Seafarer Mohammed Aisha has been living on an abandoned cargo ship for four years, part of that time completely on his own.

Six prisoners have reportedly returned while 35 had refused to escape in the attack by gunmen.

Officials warn people not to eat the dolphins given that it is still unclear why they died.

Yannick Bolasie's late header gives Middlesbrough's fading Championship play-off hopes a boost as they draw with Watford.

The military says it is fully in control of Palma, which was invaded by militants on 24 May.

The actress has previously been known an Thandie, an anglicised version of her name.

Raja Casablanca make it three group wins from three in the African Confederation Cup with a 2-0 win over Pyramids of Egypt on Sunday.

The Canadian popstar says his "heart breaks for innocent civilians being senselessly murdered".

Kenyan Josephine Muchilwa lost her chef's job and then her business but is now trying something else.

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman hits a stunning 193 but South Africa win the second one-day international by 17 runs to level the series.

Survivors and their family members recount what happened when Islamist militants targeted Palma.

Egypt's pioneering ship captain has been targeted over false rumours about her role in the incident.

Zamalek grab a vital win to keep their African Champions League quarter-final hopes alive as holders Al Ahly and Simba book a spot in the last eight.

The Cairo spectacle will see the remains of 18 kings and four queens taken to a new resting place.