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Twelve-year-old Lwandle from Eswatini wants to inspire others to take up the hobby she loves.

Hundreds of migrants occupy the city's Panthéon and demand the right to stay in France.

The attack happened as regional politicians discussed elections in the southern port of Kismayo.

England start their 2019 Netball World Cup campaign in Liverpool with a 64-32 win over Uganda, who had a player sent off in the final quarter.

Nigeria will 'ignore' the fact many view the Super Eagles as favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the semi-finals, says Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi.

Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre has spent three years in jail in a case of mistaken identity in Italy.

The operation is meant to recover illegal firearms and confiscate drugs, authorities say.

A spokesman says more than a dozen people were arrested, among them army and security officers.

These footballers are fighting for the women's game to be given proper recognition in Egypt.

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

The story of the deadly violence in Khartoum on 3 June, told through those who filmed through it.

Tunisia reach their first Africa Cup of Nations semi-final since 2004 as they end Madagascar's fairytale run with a 3-0 win.

Algeria reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

The Call of Dance is a documentary that captures the Senegalese urban dance scene.

William Troost-Ekong scores a dramatic late winner to send Nigeria into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at the expense of South Africa.

Four teams but only two semi-final spots remain - what can we expect on day 21 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt?

Fans in Lagos and Johannesburg give their predictions ahead of their Afcon quarter-final match.

Senegal reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a goal by Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye ends Benin's tournament.

Islamic police say the incident was a mockery of the institution of marriage.

James Small, a member of the South Africa team that won the 1995 World Cup, dies aged 50.