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As South Africans pay tribute to veteran anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the BBC charts her tumultuous life.

South African sunglasses entrepreneur Alistair Barnes recycles paper and timber to make his frames.

How death row prisoner Susan Kigula studied law and changed Uganda's legal system.

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

Over the years, many athletes have used sporting events as the chance to start a new life elsewhere.

Names linked with atrocities Germany committed during its occupation in Namibia will be replaced.

Gunmen on motorbikes surrounded his convoy in an area where Islamist militants are known to operate.

Farmers around Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa say they are paying a high price for the city's expansion.

Two university students had to sit their final exams on their wedding day after a rescheduling clash.

Thousands attend a memorial service in South Africa to pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist.

Thousands attend a memorial service in South Africa to pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist.

More than 250 people have been killed after a military plane crashed in Algeria, local media report.

Soldiers and their families perish in the deadliest plane crash in years, near the country's capital.

Cameroon forward Christian Bassogog tips Henan Jianye for success after signing a contract extract extension with the Chinese Super League side.

The White House says Chad has improved the sharing of information about "suspected terrorists".

Cameroon officials say they have reported the missing weightlifters and boxers to police.

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene on her admiration for the anti-apartheid campaigner.

Ass Malick Faye says he knew "it would not be easy" working in the make-up industry as a man.

Liverpool reach their first Champions League semi-final for 10 years after coming from behind to win at Manchester City and secure a 5-1 aggregate win.

The government wants to tackle Tanzania's deadliest cancer in women by inoculating girls aged nine to 14.