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The 400m-long ship is in the path of dozens of vessels on one of the world's busiest trade routes.

The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show.

For months both countries have denied that troops crossed the border to participate in the conflict.

Some South Africans have been turning to 'rage rooms' to help them cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The death toll from co-ordinated attacks on three villages rises to 137 - the worst of its kind.

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.

A judge ruled the trial over the death in police custody of Alexander Monson, 28, should go ahead.

Heads of state from the continent have praised the late president at his state funeral in Dodoma.

Chad will not take part in the final qualifiers for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations after being disqualified by African football’s governing body Caf.

Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country.

The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death".

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

The government say Covid-sceptic Magufuli died of heart issues but critics blame coronavirus.

The six lions were found with their heads and paws hacked off, surrounded by dead vultures.

For Burna Boy, there's never been a better time for African musicians to tell their own stories.

The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.

A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.

Parts of Nigeria are seeing unprecedented mass school abductions that have left at least one student dead.

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

Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey.