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The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?

Niger's PM says that Ecowas sanctions, including cutting off electricity supply, medicines and food, after a military coup are injustice unlike any other.

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.

Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' after landing at the airport.

The island nation's highest court says the ban on gay sex does not reflect "indigenous values".

Egyptians are gripped by a dramatic start to their country's early presidential election campaign.

President Ruto announces his biggest cabinet shake-up since he took office more than a year ago.

Zimbabwe's 'forgotten' first black cricketer Henry Olonga felt 'hated' for 20 years after risking his life with a protest against Robert Mugabe.

Evidence suggests voice cloning tools were used to impersonate the ex-president of Sudan on TikTok.

Ghana was once the shining star of Africa, with the fastest-growing economy in the world in 2019. But in 2022, it all came crashing down.

Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.

Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.

More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.

Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.

Napoli said they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stopped short of publicly apologising to him.

Male migrants from Syria, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt danced after being rescued off the coast of Libya.

The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.