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Ethiopia has lost most of its trees, making it vulnerable to longer droughts and intense bursts of rain.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he never doubted midfielder Naby Keita, who returned and scored in Saturday's 3-0 win at Bournemouth.

Nice's Algeria international Youcef Atal suffers a knee injury and is expected to be out for a 'long time' as he prepares to have surgery.

The Norwegian-South African duo met up with a rescue team as they were dangerously low on food.

The Red Cross reports a rising toll in Uganda's deadly floods, as the region reels from weeks of rain.

Debra Emmanuel is one of 23 who have graduated from a new college for teenage mothers in Tanzania.

He was best-known in Africa and claimed to have converted tens of millions to Christianity.

The Seychelles has swapped 5% of its national debt for a cash injection to fight climate change and save its ocean.

Aimable Bayingana denies wrongdoing as police investigate alleged corruption and abuse at federation.

Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia and TP Mazembe of DR Congo win away from home on Saturday as the second round of African Champions League group games continue.

Global interest in African music has never been higher but who are the stars of the future?

A climate system in the Indian Ocean, known as the dipole, is behind extreme weather events in East Africa and Australia.

Yinka Ilori is a London-based artist whose technicolour work is inspired by his Nigerian heritage.

His detention by security services comes after a court ordered his release on Thursday.

Ivory Coast defender, Serge Aurier, believes Mourinho's move to Spurs has seen a winning mentality return to the club.

Agnes Reeves-Taylor was facing charges over a string of torture offences - some involving children.

Mike Sonko is a divisive politician known for his love of gold jewellery and clothing.

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

Djibril says soldiers in Burkina Faso targeted his family in their fight against Islamist militants.

Tropical storms are expected to hit East Africa late on Thursday and Friday, in areas which have already been affected by heavy rain.