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The UN Security Council authorises the deployment of a UN police force to Burundi to try to quell violence and human rights abuses.

Farming is seen as an unglamorous job across Africa, but the BBC's Sophie Ikenye finds some young professionals who are packing in the office job to return to the family farm.

Campaigners welcome the arrest of Egypt's first doctor to have been convicted of carrying out female genital mutilation (FGM).

Chad's ex-ruler Hissene Habre is ordered to pay millions of dollars in compensation to victims of his crimes against humanity.

Emmanuel Koranteng explains why he gave up his accountant job in the US and to help his father grow pineapples in Ghana.

Dimakatso Nono, 34, left her job in finance to return to the family farm in South Africa and gives five tips on how to succeed as a farmer.

Despite the country's drought, some Kenyans are turning camel milk into a viable commercial business.

A much-sought-after natural fibre in the fashion world is mohair. Made from Angora goats, South Africa is the world's leading producer of it.

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

African migrants remain as determined as ever to reach Europe from Libya despite the growing number of deaths at sea.

South Sudanese supermodel’s quest to build bridges between two worlds.

In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene considers a dilemma over possible malaria prevention.

Musician Koffi Olomide is in custody in DR Congo, days after he was deported from Kenya for allegedly kicking one of his dancers.

US President Barack Obama's half-brother, Malik Obama, says he will vote for Donald Trump because he "comes across as a straightforward guy".

South Africa's public broadcaster is ordered to reinstate four journalists sacked for speaking out against censorship at the corporation.

An HIV-positive Malawian, who says he is paid to have sex with children as part of initiation traditions, is arrested on the orders of the president.

At least 13 people have been killed in two car bomb attacks near the main entrance of the airport in Mogadishu, Somali police say.

Mamelodi Sundowns will seal top spot in Champions League Group B and a semi-finals place with a draw against Zamalek.

Africa will get two extra World Cup places should the tournament expand to 40 teams from 2026, says Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir removes Riek Machar as first vice president, two weeks after the rival leaders' forces clashed in the capital.