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Burundi's pro-government Imbonerakure has been accused of killings, rapes, arrests, and extortion.

Kenya’s annual Last Man Standing Rhino Cup takes place in a wildlife park.

Hodan Nalayeh launched a TV station in Canada and had recently moved to live and work in Somalia.

Australia record a huge win over Zimbabwe to go top of Group A and qualify for the second stage of preliminaries on day two of the World Cup in Liverpool.

The angular shape of the construction contrasts with the straight sides of Egypt's "true" pyramids.

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage, with both last-four ties being played on Sunday.

The Cameroon Football Federation bans its former president Tombi A Roko Sidiki for life for financial misappropriation.

Twelve-year-old Lwandle from Eswatini wants to inspire others to take up the hobby she loves.

Hundreds of migrants occupy the city's Panthéon and demand the right to stay in France.

The attack happened as regional politicians discussed elections in the southern port of Kismayo.

England start their 2019 Netball World Cup campaign in Liverpool with a 64-32 win over Uganda, who had a player sent off in the final quarter.

Nigeria will 'ignore' the fact many view the Super Eagles as favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the semi-finals, says Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi.

Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre has spent three years in jail in a case of mistaken identity in Italy.

The operation is meant to recover illegal firearms and confiscate drugs, authorities say.

A spokesman says more than a dozen people were arrested, among them army and security officers.

These footballers are fighting for the women's game to be given proper recognition in Egypt.

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

The story of the deadly violence in Khartoum on 3 June, told through those who filmed through it.

Tunisia reach their first Africa Cup of Nations semi-final since 2004 as they end Madagascar's fairytale run with a 3-0 win.

Algeria reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.