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Why 700 people drowned in one incident in the Mediterranean

The Nigerian military has announced that 97 women and children held by the Islamist group Boko Haram have been rescued.

Debris from the missing EgyptAir flight has been found floating in the Mediterranean, Greek and Egyptian officials say.

Three people die in a "terrorist-style attack" on a mosque in Tanzania during evening prayers, police say, amid fears of a growing threat from militant Islam.

How the Ivory Coast has become the world's top exporter of cashew nuts.

The entrepreneur in South Africa producing custom-made bicycles.

Saving polar bears, sorting roses and high kicks

Zimbabwe has just introduced "bond notes" to help solve a serious cash shortage and kick-start its economy.

A second of 219 schoolgirls kidnapped from the Nigerian town of Chibok has been found, the army says, however the girls' parents cast doubt on the claims.

Attempts to tackle corruption and protect local business backfire

Democratic Republic of Congo opposition presidential hopeful Moise Katumbi is charged with hiring foreign mercenaries, as political tension rises in the country.

Tough new anti-smoking laws come into effect in Uganda, banning smoking in or near public places and outlawing e-cigarettes and flavoured tobacco.

Who is Amina, the Chibok girl rescued from Boko Haram?

Are we letting corrupt politicians off too lightly?

Al Merreikh official Hatim Mohamed Ahmed is being investigated by Caf for appearing to hit referee Eric Otogo-Castane.

Chairman Mehmet Dalman says the Cardiff City would consider selling Gabonese striker Bruno Manga if the right offer came in.

The EU's new Sentinel-2a satellite builds a cloud-free view of Africa as it moves towards full capacity mapping.

Somaliland thrives as an 'independent' state

'Push' factor drives migrants to Europe

A brawl breaks out in South Africa's parliament as MPs from the opposition EFF party are expelled for trying to stop President Jacob Zuma from speaking.