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Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations.

They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire.

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

President Cyril Ramaphosa's office says it is disappointed by the claims and demands evidence.

Two players recount their experiences of the Sudan conflict as administrators consider restarting the league abroad.

They were rescued near the shores of Lake Kivu, days after DR Congo landslides killed hundreds.

Tunisian football fans will be rewarded with cash for "ideal" behaviour in a bid to cut violence in stadiums.

Nigeria's president says all Bronzes belong to the Oba of Benin throwing return deals into confusion.

Two visitors and two security guards are killed in an attack on the Tunisian island of Djerba.

In DR Congo, almost a week after floods hit the eastern region, the number of dead keeps rising.

After receiving a three-year doping ban, Nijel Amos says he is looking to sell his silver medal from London 2012 to support his family.

The number of people internally displaced by fighting has more than doubled in a week, the UN says.

Tsitsi Dangarembga was convicted last year of inciting violence by carrying a placard calling for reform.

Some 40,000 people have fled fighting in Sudan to go to South Sudan, one of the world's poorest countries.

The dilemma for those trying to bring peace to Sudan and why it will be so hard to end the fighting.

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting.

Nearly 400 bodies have been retrieved following floods and landslides that hit two villages last week.

In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Simi Jolaoso, Sonia Ekweremadu says she 'understands the conviction' of her parents.

The midfielder had no time to gather his belongings as fighting broke out in his neighbourhood.

A US-Saudi statement welcomes the first face-to-face negotiations to end weeks of fighting.