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A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

Campaign colours and why they are so important for those in pursuit of power.

Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election.

The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire.

The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news".

A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions.

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him.

Egypt's Al Ahly seize a big advantage over Wydad Casablanca in the African Champions League semi-final with a 2-0 win in the first leg in Morocco.

The International Criminal Court accuses ousted President Omar al-Bashir of genocide and war crimes.

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir breaks her own world record for a women-only half marathon in Gdynia, Poland.

Sports men and women from around the world have been lending their support in the protest looking to end police brutality in Nigeria.

Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support?

Candidates and their supporters in Guinea's presidential election have had to campaign during Covid-19.

The Sars police unit is accused of widespread abuses, leading to 10 days of nationwide protests.

How and why did Nigeria's End Sars protests turn into End Swat protests?

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

Firefighters in Tanzania are struggling to tackle a number of fires on Africa's highest mountain.

Abd al-Rahman al-Milad was sanctioned by the UN in 2018 for violence against migrants in Libya.

The arrival of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has reignited title hopes for many Arsenal fans.

The statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country.