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Hundreds of Coptic Christians have fled Egypt’s northern Sinai region after a spate of so-called Islamic State attacks with seven people killed within two weeks.

How charities working in Kenya are experimenting with cash transfers instead of more traditional forms of aid.

The walls and floors are being repaired, the hotel refurbished but will the tourists come back to Tunisia after the beach shootings at Sousse two years ago?

A US charity is giving aid to Kenyans in cash and allowing them to choose how to spend it.

The cost of staging the 2022 Games may force Durban to drop out as host, South Africa says.

Motorists in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, face difficult driving conditions as they try to avoid potholes on the road.

A Unicef report exposes the extreme dangers of violent and sexual abuse faced by child migrants.

Saidy Brown discusses the extraordinary reaction after she disclosed her HIV status on Twitter.

Remittances sent home by migrant workers account for 30% of the economy in Lesotho.

How the men of Chad's Wodaabe culture go about finding their brides at a desert festival where the stress is on make-up and clothes.

Thousands are to receive aid in Unity State but many more remain cut off, writes Alastair Leithead.

Julius Kaggwa was born intersex, which made for a confusing, isolating and sometimes dangerous childhood growing up in Uganda.

One of the world's biggest football clubs, Barcelona is taking its skills to Nigeria.

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

Elizabeth Ohene considers Ghanaians' wanderlust as her compatriots join those taking risks to claim asylum abroad.

Africa will be looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from 2026.

The gang broke into the South African reserve on Monday, taking staff hostage.

Officials agree to review ban on women travelling without a male guardian after a public outcry.

Nigeria striker Brown Ideye joins compatriot John Mikel Obi at Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda after signing a three-year contract.

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan raises top rate of tax to 45% to help reduce deficit.