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A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

Reports say the first set of white South Africans could arrive in the US next week.

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.

The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.