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The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

The money was recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and others.

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

A tip-off leads police to a "human-trafficking ring" in a quiet suburb of the main city Johannesburg.

A tip-off leads police to a "human-trafficking ring" in a quiet suburb of the main city Johannesburg.

The general sparked controversy recently with a social media threat to behead the opposition leader.

The general sparked controversy recently with a social media threat to behead the opposition leader.

Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.

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