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An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

The breakaway republic argues Berbera port and airbase are not Somalia's to give away.

Moussa Dadis Camara, pardoned on health grounds, was less than a year into a 20-year sentence.

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

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.

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

But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.

The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.

Six people have died after the submarine sank near Hurghada, a popular tourist destination.

Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.