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The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.

The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.

Former professional skateboarder Kent Lingeveldt has turned his sport into a business.

Cape Town's "Day Zero" when taps would run dry, has been postponed - but drought problems remain.

Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.

Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.

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

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu on Kenya's decision to ban the film, and its success at the Cannes Film Festival.

Some simple techniques can help prevent the spread of Ebola.

Some simple techniques can help prevent the spread of Ebola.

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

A Ghanaian seeks justice for his friends who were killed in The Gambia during Yahya Jammeh's rule.

Sam Nzima dashed to the scene of a shooting in 1976 just in time to see a child falling to the ground.

Africa's oldest park has been forced to suspend tourism following following the killing of a ranger and the abduction of tourists.

It is unrealistic to think Ebola will ever be eradicated, but it is now easier to prevent a crisis.

The series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes.

The series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes.

The singer returns from exile to a hero's welcome but still wants changes for suffering Zimbabweans.

The singer returns from exile to a hero's welcome but still wants changes for suffering Zimbabweans.