UN tight-lipped on outcome of talks with Congolese rebels

Little detail was released but the UN says the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful end to the crisis.

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An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

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Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

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What will the expanded Club World Cup mean for Africa?

As four African sides prepare for the Club World Cup, BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the expanded 32-team tournament could have on the continent.

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Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots

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

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Trivia-busting Rabada joins elite Lord's club of two

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada joins an elite Lord's club to increase the number of members to two, thanks to a five-wicket haul in the World Test Championship final.

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Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king

The Ojude Oba festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and culture connecting people to their roots.

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UK soldier accused of raping British woman in Kenya

The alleged rape is the latest allegation of misconduct made against soldiers at a controversial base in Kenya.

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Search resumes for schoolchildren swept away by South Africa floods

Three children were rescued on Tuesday reportedly found clinging to trees after their bus was swept away.

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Scrap Chagos Islands deal and agree new one, UN panel urges UK

A UN human rights panel says the deal "fails to guarantee" the rights of Chagossians.

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Funeral row causes chaos for mourners of Zambia's ex-president

Clashing ideas over how Edgar Lungu should be honoured have led to a political standoff.

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Italy citizenship referendum: 'I was born here - but feel rejected'

Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.

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Kenyan blogger was hit and assaulted to death, autopsy reveals

Albert Ojwang did not die of self-inflicted injuries, pathologists say, contradicting the police.

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Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king

The Ojude Oba festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and culture connecting people to their roots.

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Police surround home of presidential hopeful in Cameroon

It comes after the 71-year-old’s comments at a political rally in Paris inflamed ruling party officials back home.

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'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

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Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots

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

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One death every seven minutes: The world's worst country to give birth

Nigeria accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths - a lack of medics and poor facilities are partly to blame.

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Why 'electrical' Mbeumo is aiming high

Bryan Mbeumo has become one of the most sought-after players in the English Premier League.

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Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68

He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.

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