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The lack of access to C-sections is seen as a reason behind Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate.

Financial limitations mean there are no immediate plans to change the format of the eight-team Women's Champions League in Africa.

Financial limitations mean there are no immediate plans to change the format of the eight-team Women's Champions League in Africa.

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

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

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

The new president tells the BBC thousands of illegal Zimbabweans should be given temporary permits.

The new president tells the BBC thousands of illegal Zimbabweans should be given temporary permits.

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?

Winger Moses Simon remains optimistic that Nigeria have the quality to recover from a poor start to qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Winger Moses Simon remains optimistic that Nigeria have the quality to recover from a poor start to qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

Galatasaray assistant manager Ismael Garcia Gomez admits even they were taken by surprise when the opportunity arose to sign Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli.

Galatasaray assistant manager Ismael Garcia Gomez admits even they were taken by surprise when the opportunity arose to sign Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli.

Kenya's status as a sanctuary for refugees is questioned after the deportation of four Turkish nationals.

Kenya's status as a sanctuary for refugees is questioned after the deportation of four Turkish nationals.

Kenya's status as a sanctuary for refugees is questioned after the deportation of four Turkish nationals.