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Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.

Unable to earn enough at home, Syrian opposition fighters are travelling via Turkey to Niger to work as mercenaries.

Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.

Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

President Paul Kagame's electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.

Ciaran Frawley kicks a last-gasp drop-goal as Ireland edge South Africa in a classic Test in Durban and earn a drawn series.

Zimbabwe's president launches a new investigation into ethnic massacres of the 1980s.

Both Equatorial Guinea and Morocco tried to persuade the Spanish-born teenage sensation to play for them.

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

South Africa split after new sports minister announces end to government funding for country’s most recognisable supporters.

Air quality sensors have been installed in sports facilities in six African countries to help athletes deal with increased pollution.

Thousands are thinking of leaving their country - but know they will miss many things about home.

A primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.

Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.

Brahim Saadoun was studying in Ukraine when the Russians invaded in February 2022.

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.

James Barnor, who has photographed the likes of Muhammad Ali, is being honoured in Accra.