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The healer charged for herbs that made women's stomachs swell, telling them not to see a doctor.

French boxer and author Aya Cissoko is encouraging other women to take a stand.

The boat is the second of a pair that has been buried for more than 5,000 years.

Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of Kenyan opposition supporters after their leader reconciled with his political nemesis.

Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of Kenyan opposition supporters after their leader reconciled with his political nemesis.

Morocco will play friendly internationals against Ukraine, Slovakia and Estonia as part of their preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Tunisia forward Youssef Msakni will miss the World Cup in Russia after being ruled out for six months with a knee injury.

The battle for influence between the rival powers in the Gulf crisis could tear apart Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa, writes the BBC's Mary Harper.

A Canadian diplomat tells of his close friendship with the South African anti-apartheid campaigner.

Having killed more than 180 people, an outbreak of listeriosis could also have a huge financial impact on South Africa.

How ex-President Jacob Zuma is allegedly implicated by a multi-billion dollar arms deal.

The Rwandan door company trying to reduce imports by competing against Western manufacturers.

Despite being charged with corruption, former South African President Jacob Zuma still has his loyal supporters.

Jacob Zuma, who was forced from office in February, is accused of taking bribes in a 1990s arms deal.

Australian police charge the former chief of the Mauritius team with sexual assault of an athlete at the Commonwealth Games.

Uganda weightlifter Hakim Ssmepereza has to sprint to the stage after almost missing his timeslot for a lift during the men's 69kg competition.

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

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) hopes Fifa's current visit to the country will help lift a ban on the North African nation hosting matches.

Former military ruler Julius Maada Bio is the winner of the run-off presidential election.

African Adventures says a group of its clients were stopped by armed men but were allowed to leave.