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British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail for more than 100 days.

He was filmed using Malawian children to make videos, some of which included racist content.

An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court.

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel.

Rangers accept an offer from Ajax for Calvin Bassey, with a deal worth in excess of £20m expected to be completed.

Wales bravely fail in a bid to win a first series against the Springboks in South Africa as the hosts triumphed in the third Test decider in Cape Town.

Meaza Ashenafi says she is building an objective court that will effectively deal with these crimes.

After calling time on her international career, South Africa batter Lizelle Lee has some regrets despite racking up personal awards.

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly joins Chelsea on a four-year deal from Serie A side Napoli.

Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit.

Zimbabwe and the Netherlands book their places at the men's T20 World Cup later this year via a qualifying tournament in Bulawayo.

Scorching temperatures and drought feed fires in the north of the country.

South Africa will be "punished" unless they perform better in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Zambia, says midfielder Linda Motlhalo.

Not all competitors will have their visa issues resolved in time to appear at the World Championships, World Athletics president Lord Coe admits.

How TikTok is being used by supporters of various political factions in the upcoming Kenyan elections.

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

Nigeria reach a ninth straight Women's World Cup after beating Cameroon 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

African sprinters have turned heads before World Athletics Championships, but can they take medals home from Eugene?

Former winners Asisat Oshoala and Thembi Kgatlana are on the updated 10-player shortlist for African women's Player of the Year award.

'Friends and family' lower long-term stress in orphaned elephants, study finds.