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The children were seized by a group of armed men from a school in the north-west of the country.

Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers.

South Africa's ex-president challenges his conviction for failing to appear at a corruption probe.

Zambian striker Patson Daka's move to Leicester City is a major step for southern African football, says veteran Chipolopolo star Jacob Mulenga.

Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu was largely ignored until his movement became an armed struggle.

The capture of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle puts huge pressure on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

How reviving traditional farming techniques could be helping in the battle against climate change in Uganda.

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

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.

Elisha Ofori Bamfo is a Ghanaian fashion designer who makes new clothes from waste off the streets.

Why are Somalia's elections, after delays that heightened political tensions, so important for the region and the rest of Africa?

Critics say it would be "un-African" for a woman to have more than one husband at the same time.

When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold.

Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December.

Gloria Tumushabe is the founder of Afro Fem Coders which aims to teach Ugandan women how to code.

Congo-Brazzaville's leader is the latest to fuel speculation that he wants his son to succeed him.

Volcanic activity has raised fears of a rare eruption at Lake Kivu in the country's east.

The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process".

Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November.

Egyptian giants Al Ahly extend their dominance of the African game with another trophy as they beat Renaissance Berkane of Morocco 2-0 to win the African Super Cup.