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Liberia's economy relies heavily on money sent home by family members living abroad.

A lack of postal addresses in Ghana has prompted authorities to introduce a digital solution.

A red bandana has become the new symbol of protest in Mogadishu as anger over the city's most destructive bomb attack is boiling over on to the streets.

The Oscar-winning actress is the latest to make claims about the producer.

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

Famed primatologist Jane Goodall is the subject of a new documentary that includes recently unearthed footage from her explorations in Africa.

A red bandana becomes the symbol of protest in Mogadishu as Somalis protest at Saturday's bombing.

The family of an Algerian journalist arrested on espionage charges is desperately trying to secure his release.

A Facebook page is helping to identify those killed or missing in Somalia's deadliest terror attack in a decade.

A shocking image of a dehorned black rhino makes Brent Stirton Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Why is Africa's most populous country struggling to educate its children?

The University of Oxford pays tribute to its first black student Christian Cole.

Timothy Weah says he is not overawed by the prospect of following the footsteps of famous father, and Liberian legend, George.

Deadly bomb attacks in Somalia kill at least 281 people but there are no hashtags of solidarity

The crisis in Spain's Catalonia region is being closely watched in Nigeria and Cameroon, where secessionist movements have been stepping up campaigns for independence.

Thirty years after his death, Becky Branford recalls interviewing Burkina Faso's legendary leader just before he was assassinated.

Can the world's longest river be saved?

The restrictions have been in place for 20 years, but the US says human rights progress has been made.

Ghana beat Colombia 1-0 in their opening Group A match at the Under-17 World Cup in India as Mali lose their first match to Paraguay.

Zimbabwe's first lady lashes out amid the simmering row over who will succeed Robert Mugabe, 93.