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Islamist militants have carried out what may be their most deadly attacks on the African Union mission.

The nine Malian babies hold the world record for the most children delivered in a single birth to survive.

A young woman's donation of $0.50 of mobile phone credit helps raise $1m for a medical charity.

Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.

Former Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson announces his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35.

The United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May is World Press Freedom Day, but what does that mean?

Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.

Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lost her leg to cancer, set an unofficial record for consecutive marathons.

Fifa issues fines and bans but does not order any replays after several African World Cup play-off matches ended in controversy.

President Ramaphosa was forced to leave a May Day event after angry workers stormed the stage.

Angolan Joice Zau gained notoriety by criticising her government and she is not staying quiet.

Nathan, who was born with cerebral palsy, is able to do family activities with the help of dad Meekeh's inventions.

The military junta, which took power in a coup last year, gives a timeline for civilian rule.

A new e-levy of 1.5% on all electronic payments comes into force despite widespread opposition.

Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture.

Kuukuwa Manful is trying to digitise one of Ghana's architecture archive stores.

France alleges its forces in Mali are the victim of smear campaign involving a Russian mercenary group.

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma would "do anything" for the Gupta business family, a report finds.

Gibril Massaquoi was a school teacher but then became the spokesman of a notorious rebel group.

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur questions Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament.