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The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

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

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

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.