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"Shrapnel and stray ammunition are falling on my neighbourhood," a doctor tells the BBC.

"Shrapnel and stray ammunition are falling on my neighbourhood," a doctor tells the BBC.

A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.

Football's world governing body suspends Congo-Brazzaville from internationals because of third-party interference in the affairs of the country's FA.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says Sean Strickland's insults will not affect him before their bout at UFC 312.

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.

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

Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.

Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.

Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.

Philip Pariyo had represented his country at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow before disappearing.

Philip Pariyo had represented his country at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow before disappearing.

Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.

Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.

President Lazarus Chakwera says the withdrawal will pave the way for peace negotiations.

President Lazarus Chakwera says the withdrawal will pave the way for peace negotiations.

Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.

There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.

Willy Mignon is remembered as a "fighter" who pioneering a whole new dance style.