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South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.

The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.

Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.

The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.

Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.

Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.

Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.

Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.

A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.

A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.

It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.

Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.