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Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.

Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.

Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.

Emergency services warn the number of victims may rise as recovery and rescue operations continue.

World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

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 main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was found by police on Friday morning.

Somalians hope hosting Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Jay Jay Okocha in a legends game can help bring international football back to the country after nearly 40 years.

Somalians hope hosting Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Jay Jay Okocha in a legends game can help bring international football back to the country after nearly 40 years.

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say.

Bola Tinubu introduced painful economic reforms but says these are now starting to bear fruit.

Bola Tinubu introduced painful economic reforms but says these are now starting to bear fruit.

In Nigeria's northern Kano State, an unusual form of football is changing lives. Skate soccer is a fast-paced six-a-side sport which combines skateboards and the beautiful game.

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.

Joshlin Smith is yet to be found more than a year after she went missing from her home.