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Police say it was in retaliation for an attack on Friday by ethnic Hutu rebels in northern Rwanda.

The government says it will offer up to £2 million to help remove landmines in the country.

Wood submerged in Ghana's Lake Volta is a "genius solution" to rebuilding the French cathedral, some say but others disagree.

This Nigerian music teacher wants to preserve Igbo traditions, such as the 'Oja'. talking flute.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says Sadio Mane 'made the most of the contact' as he won a stoppage-time penalty in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Anfield.

Maurice Kamto's release comes as long-serving President Paul Biya aims to strike a conciliatory tone.

Guinea coach Didier Six withdraws Naby Keita from his squad ahead of next week's friendlies, saying Liverpool appeared 'reluctant' when Keita was called-up.

Huge crowds turn out for the Oromo Irreecha festival, in Addis Ababa for the first time.

President Paul Biya's national dialogue has produced some proposals, but critics say it was a sham.

Kenya's Kipruto edged Ethiopia's Girma in a dramatic finale to a World Athletics Championships race.

An exhibition in London is seeking to raise awareness of the history of Sierra Leone's Krio people.

Reptile experts says it is "impossible" for a tortoise to reach such an age.

South Africa score seven tries as they cruise to a bonus-point win over 14-man Italy to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.

The bones, believed by some to have medicinal benefits, were destined for Malaysia.

Jamal Mohammed made it to the 2019 World Athletics Championships after fleeing Darfur as a child.

Kenya's government believes withdrawing high-value banknotes has helped to expose hidden money - has it?

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

American club Austin Bold confirm that former Nigeria striker Isaac Promise has died at the age of 31.

Ali Abdel Aal sparks outrage after praising the Nazi dictator's infrastructure projects in parliament.

Kenyans forcibly evicted from their land by British colonisers in the 1930s are demanding reparations.