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The UN warns that time is short to stop locusts threatening food supplies in some countries.

More than 1,500 people claim asylum in the UK each year, claiming that they are persecuted for being gay. But it's not an easy thing to prove.

The price of tomatoes have skyrocketed in East Africa in recent weeks after floods ruined crops.

Ninteeen-year-old Canada international Alphonso Davies tells Football Focus about his journey from refugee to Bayern Munich.

Zimbabwe is barred from hosting any international matches until further notice after its main stadiums fail to meet required standards.

Their population has fallen sharply since Kenya began exporting donkey meat and hide to China.

Top-flight Egyptian side Zamalek face punishment after failing to turn up to the Cairo derby against rivals Al Ahly on Monday.

The former president, who was ousted by the military in 2011, has died in hospital in Cairo aged 91.

These are the first deaths confirmed by the president since he sent troops to Tripoli last month.

The continent desperately needs more power but it also wants to avoid damaging the environment.

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.

League leaders Liverpool are forced to come from behind to beat relegation-battling West Ham in a nervy encounter at Anfield.

Nigeria's government is investigating a video of young men dragging a distressed manatee down a road.

Erick Kabendera had been charged with money laundering, tax evasion and leading organised crime.

The fixture list for April's African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon is confirmed, with the hosts kicking off the tournament against Zimbabwe.

Thomas Thabane and the first lady are accused over the shooting of his previous wife in 2017.

BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2020.

The continent's leaders have been globe-trotting to attend Africa-themed summits, but do they have a plan?

Filmmaker Aicha Macky from Niger is on a journey to determine her role in society as a childless woman.

Chelsea agree personal terms with Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech over a five-year-deal for the Morocco international.