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With museums reopening in July, the return of looted cultural objects is in the spotlight again.

A historian says they were taken from shrines in south-eastern Nigeria during the 1960s civil war.

Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars.

The opposition candidate won nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent.

George Floyd's death in the US has inspired black Arabs to protest over racism and discrimination.

Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president.

Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president.

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

The story of hydroxychloroquine, the anti malarial drug touted by some and dismissed by others.

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him.

Aba Tilahun, who is 114 according to his family, was discharged after two weeks of treatment.

How Liverpool's first top flight title in England for 30 years was powered by African players.

The police order the arrest of the officers involved, as they come under scrutiny for excessive force.

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

The coronavirus crisis is transforming and speeding up the evolution of Africa’s supply chains.

Official results are yet to be declared but state media says Lazarus Chakwera is heading for victory.

Top Nigerian chess player Oladapo Adu has been stuck in Ivory Coast for 12 weeks after being unable to meet a connecting plane before lockdown began.

More than 2,000 people died in an area where decades of conflict have led to widespread mistrust.

A great white shark swimming in Plettenberg Basy, South Africa caused surfers to head to shore.

East African truckers are accused of being Covid-19 super spreaders in the region during lockdown.