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Around 700 counter-terrorism troops will be moved as the Pentagon focuses on advising in West Africa.

How the murder of Jamal Khashoggi could effect lucrative South African arms deals with the Saudis.

Ghanaian-American rapper turned director Blitz Bazawule talks about his new film

Reports of girls giving birth in the exam period prompted a government inquiry into teenage pregnancy.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is intensifying his crackdown on the military and spy agency.

Mauritania, who have never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, are among the countries who can secure places at the 2019 tournament this weekend.

Bayern Munich forward Franck Evina says his decision to commit to Cameroon over Germany was inspired by his 'love' for former Indomitable Lion Samuel Eto'o.

Michael Obafemi ends speculation over his international future by declaring for the Republic of Ireland.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed promised to combat corruption and rights abuses when he took office.

Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Algeria striker Yacine Brahimi are among the latest players to pull out of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Namibia blame a financial squeeze on their decision to withdraw from the opening round of qualifiers for next year's Under 23 Africa Cup of Nations.

President Museveni orders increased patrols to reassure Chinese investors after a spate of thefts.

Chelsea allegedly face the threat of a two-year transfer ban following a Fifa investigation into their signing of foreign under-18 players, including former striker Bertrand Traore.

A government minister says aid worth $9.8m will be withheld from Tanzania after anti-gay rhetoric.

Kehinde Wiley's Barack Obama painting is the first official US presidential portrait by a black artist.

Journalist Peter Tah describes how life in the Cameroon city of Bamenda has ground to a halt due to the separatist conflict.

It's common for African migrants to be returned back to their native country when they die, but this decision is a hard one if your entire family is based in the UK.

Plans to redistribute land from white farmers to landless black people are raising deep feelings. Here's why.

Lusaka-based artist Stary Mwaba says that art has an important role to play in preserving history.