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Mocímboa da Praia was the Islamist militants' last stronghold in northern Mozambique, Rwanda says.

More than 270 girls were seized by Islamist militants in 2014, and many of them are still missing.

Memory Machaya's death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage.

DJs have found themselves in the unusual position of playing music in virtually empty Olympic stadiums.

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge claims victory in the men's marathon at Tokyo 2020 to become the first athlete since 1980 to retain an Olympic marathon title.

Highly decorated policeman Abba Kyari's reputation is under scrutiny over alleged fraud.

The Great Boat of King Khufu is more than 4,500 years old, and was found virtually intact in 1954.

Peres Jepchirchir wins the women's marathon at Tokyo 2020 as Kenya claim a one-two in sweltering 28C heat in Japan's northern city of Sapporo.

Descendants of victims of Germany's atrocities in Namibia say the money offered is not nearly enough.

American-Liberian designer Telfar Clemens created Liberian team's outfits at the Tokyo Olympics.

Dr John Nkengasong says he is suffering from coronavirus but "wouldn't be here" without the jab.

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei and Kenya's Faith Kipyegon both win athletics golds as Egypt's Giana Farouk claims karate bronze on day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics.

Triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango will return home to Burkina Faso as a hero after a record-breaking eight months.

A 1,000-strong force has made major gains against the insurgents since its deployment last month.

A selection of the best photos from Africa's week dominated by the Olympics.

Forces from the Tigray region have taken control of Lalibela, home to famed rock-hewn churches.

Kenyan manga artist Shin explains his passion for Japanese comics and what it takes to make a great one.

China's battling its widest outbreak since Wuhan - how long can it keep Covid out?

Hugues Fabrice Zango wins Burkina Faso's first ever Olympic medal as Kenya's Abel Kipsang sets a new Olympic record on day 13 of the Tokyo Games.

Peter Bol's Olympics has delighted Australians, becoming a "symbol of what we can aspire to be".