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There has been nothing bigger than a magnitude 6.0 in the affected area for more than 100 years.

An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble.

The African Union has been invited to become a permanent member of the G20

People in Morocco tell of the panic and confusion felt after a powerful earthquake hit late at night.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to him as a "formidable leader".

The Zulu leader says he did his best to fight apartheid - his critics saw him as a collaborator.

The 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco, killing at least 296 people, the country's interior ministry says.

For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.

There is panic in the city of Marrakesh as a 6.8 magnitude quake hits the country.

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar says he is "probably the luckiest player ever" given the significance of his team's 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph.

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

National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.

Ghana's 2-1 victory over Central African Republic sees the Black Stars book their spot at next year's finals in Ivory Coast, with Angola also progressing from Group E.

The National Drug Authority found anti-retrovirals in pork and chicken in 2014 but didn't tell the public.

Rwandan police discovered the crime after the 34-year-old suspect was evicted from his rented home.

The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.

Mali's Momo Sissoko, the nephew of the late Salif Keita, pays tribute to the first African Footballer of the Year.

President Bola Tinubu's opponents failed to prove allegations of rigging, the court rules.

Despite suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change, the continent only gets 12% of financing.