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Giving away your old clothes has consequences for African countries trying to develop their own textile industries.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Nothing shows the desperate state of Zimbabwe's economy more than the severe shortage of cash.

Cairo's International Garden municipal park denies painting black stripes on the animal.

Each MP has received a loan of $40,000, about two weeks after extending President Kiir's term.

Of 11 rhinos moved to the Tsavo East National Park, 10 have died after the botched relocation.

It's one of the world's most mineral rich nations, so why are its people among the planet's poorest?

Mohamed Salah wastes no time in returning to goalscoring form as Liverpool come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in New Jersey.

Both candidates have questioned Mugabe's controversial policy, in the run-up to the election.

The presidential election is set for 29 July despite militias terrorising large parts of the country.

Dance into Space is a contemporary dance group in which almost all the members are physically disabled.

Zimbabweans are going to the polls for the first time in 38 years without Robert Mugabe in power.

The statistics that explain how things have got so bad in Zimbabwe.

In the 16th Century, ruthless Queen Amina commanded an army of 20,000 men in what is now Nigeria.

Previously unseen footage shows Salisu Yusuf, chief coach of the Super Eagles, accepting money.

The Western Mediterranean route to Spain is now the most popular with migrants trying to reach Europe.

How an accidental fashion accessory is helping Zimbabwe's new president rebrand the country.

The innovators' school Twende in Tanzania is helping people invent solutions to local problems

Elizabeth Ohene explores whether it has inspired a generation of scientists and mathematicians.

More than five million Zimbabweans are going to the polls on 30 July to vote in historic elections. But what makes it different from previous votes?