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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.

A couple who ran a French supermarket quit after trophy pictures from a safari hunt go viral.

France says the missiles, found in Libya, were due to be destroyed and were not sold to any group.

Albert Adomah joins Nottingham Forest on a two-year-deal after being released by Aston Villa following their promotion.

We have reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations - so what can we expect on day 20?

Sudan's opposition has accused its military leaders of allowing foreign powers to exploit the country.