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As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies.

Bandy Kiki received threats after she came out as a young lesbian woman from Cameroon.

Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.

The rags to riches story of Amoako Boafo, whose portraits of black subjects now command mega prices.

Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves.

Abiy Ahmed says that access to a port is an existential question for his landlocked country.

The government's staunch support for the Palestinians is criticised by leaders of the Jewish community.

Upheavals in West Africa mean France can no longer take its "backyard" for granted.

It is a year since a peace deal was agreed to end the bloody conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.

The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?

Niger's PM says that Ecowas sanctions, including cutting off electricity supply, medicines and food, after a military coup are injustice unlike any other.

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.

Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' after landing at the airport.

The island nation's highest court says the ban on gay sex does not reflect "indigenous values".

Egyptians are gripped by a dramatic start to their country's early presidential election campaign.

President Ruto announces his biggest cabinet shake-up since he took office more than a year ago.

Zimbabwe's 'forgotten' first black cricketer Henry Olonga felt 'hated' for 20 years after risking his life with a protest against Robert Mugabe.