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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.

As M23 rebels entered Goma and the city was plunged into chaos, female prisoners were attacked, the UN says.

The fire is said to have broken out in a nearby house and spread to the school while the children were asleep.

The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.

The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.