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Domestic violence cases, like Sistah's, have increased by 20% since the beginning of the lockdown.

Three business owners explain how they are weathering the economic fallout.

Three African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.

A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.

Humble Li Orji says that more and more women across Nigeria are practising the martial art.

Egypt invited the billionaire to visit, after he appeared to tweet support for conspiracy theorists.

The country has the world's fifth-highest number of infections, and largest tally in Africa.

Alongside calls for reform, historians say a re-examination of how US racism got to this point is needed.

Nigeria's greatest Olympian ran his best race at Sydney 2000 - but would have to wait until 2012 for the result to be confirmed.

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up.

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen becomes the most expensive African player of all time as Napoli pay Lille a reported $96m.

Tsitsi Dangarembga was detained as she took part in protest against alleged government corruption.

Stephen Eta Tataw, captain of the Indomitable Lions in their famous run to the quarter-finals of Italia '90, dies at the age of 57.

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Parts of the capital are deserted ahead of demonstrations that the government calls Western-backed.

Hachalu Hundessa's father says that his son stood for truth and that he died standing for his people.

The Ugandan hunter said that he had killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad says he is undecided on whether he should run for a second term in office next year.

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.