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Six out of eight species of the bird are endangered in Kenya.

Tobi Ibitoye says starring in a TV talent show made him 'the face of diversity' in the Balkan nation.

Conservative South African groups are carrying out international campaigns against the government's land reform plans.

Paris St-Germain sign Stoke forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Bayern Munich left-back Juan Bernat on deadline day.

Former Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama leaves French club Lille after seven years with his contract terminated by mutual consent.

Celtic complete the permanent signing of midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu and add Filip Benkovic on a season-long loan.

Conseslus Kipruto ran six laps with only one shoe to win the 3000m Diamond League finals steeplechase.

Kenyan fishermen in Mombasa are using condoms for protection - but not in the way you think.

Isatou Ceesay runs a project in The Gambia which recycles plastic waste to create fashion.

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

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Leicester City centre-half Filip Benkovic, says manager Brendan Rodgers.

A young MP facing treason charges is allegedly detained while attempting to board a plane.

Theresa May danced with a group of scouts during a visit to the UN offices in Nairobi, Kenya.

Senegal defender Kara Mbodji joins French club Nantes on a season-long loan with option to buy from Belgium's Anderlecht

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is one of several players not included the Ivory Coast squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Cameroon's Norbert Owona, homeless for two years, thanks Samuel Eto'o for promising him a new house.

Three people have been killed in Soweto as looters raid foreign-owned shops in the township.

Ex-Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o says he will give a house to Norbert Owona, a former captain who is now homeless.

The line up for the quarter-finals of the Confederation Cup is complete with five teams sealing their places after the final group games.

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta says a new audit will show how public servants, including himself, got their wealth.