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Thousands turn out to say farewell to Sam Nujoma who led the struggle against apartheid South Africa.

Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community.

The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water.

The US axes vital HIV/Aids funding, which South Africa's health minister says is a "wake-up call".

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

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

Explosions during a rally held by a rebel group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured around 60 others.

Videos show chaotic scenes with bodies on the streets in Bukavu, a city recently captured by the rebels.

The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.

South Africa Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma says possessing the mental strength to ignore doubters has been crucial throughout his cricket career.

Two-time continental champions Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia suffer upsets in qualifying for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.

Rising stars of African journalism are encouraged to apply for the award, which is now in its 10th year.

The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.

The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.

The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.

The UK says it is halting aid to Rwanda as a result of its support for the M23, a notorious rebel group.