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The "priceless" work in Aberdeen is described as having been looted by British soldiers in Africa in 1897.

A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen.

An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims.

The island nation of Comoros - a country that only joined Caf in 2003 - stand on the brink of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

Some South Africans have been turning to 'rage rooms' to help them cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.

Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country.

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

For Burna Boy, there's never been a better time for African musicians to tell their own stories.

The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.

A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.

Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan steps up after the death of President John Magufuli.

Parts of Nigeria are seeing unprecedented mass school abductions that have left at least one student dead.

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

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61. Here are some of his views, in his own words.

His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen.

Save the Children says Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado have killed children as young as 11.

This is the first time a primary school has been targeted in a wave of similar kidnappings.

The health system in the conflict-hit Tigray region has "almost completely collapsed," says MSF.

President John Magufuli has not been seen in public for two weeks, amid rumours that he is sick.