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The political crisis, in which protesters have been killed on the streets, could worsen, says the BBC's Mohanad Hashim.

Supporters of the levy say it will help women keep their hair natural, but others express outrage.

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

Li Ying's brilliant volley earns China victory over debutants South Africa, who face elimination from the Women's World Cup.

South Africa's Caster Semenya can continue to compete pending her appeal, after a Swiss court rejects an IAAF request to re-impose its new rules.

The charges come as the military admits mistakes as pro-democracy protesters were forcibly dispersed.

Rashid Kassim allegedly attacked Fatuma Gedi for not allocating money to his constituency.

She and her grandson are the first in the country to die since an outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo.

The presenter says she's willing to learn, but only had good intentions with her work in Africa.

63-year-old Catherine Mathebe is fighting to reduce obesity in South Africa after exercise changed her life.

A social media campaign is being waged to get people to fight their fear of Africa's only one-party state.

BBC Sport Africa and Josimar magazine reveal some of the background behind Caf President Ahmad's questioning last week.

Kenyan marathon runner Felix Kirwa is suspended from competition for nine months after testing positive for a banned stimulant.

Initial reports said nearly 100 people had been killed in an attack on a Dogon village.

The head of a major medical charity says the spread of Ebola in the DRC shows no signs of stopping.

A brilliant goal by Asisat Oshoala helps earn Nigeria a first win at the 2019 Women's World Cup - and all but end South Korea's hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

Co-founder Richard Curtis's pledge comes after the row over Stacey Dooley's visit to Uganda.

Algeria drop Haris Belkebla from its squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after a video of him exposing his backside emerged on social media.

Nigeria suffer an injury blow with veteran defender Faith Michael ruled out of the rest of the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.

South Africa manager Desiree Ellis reflects on apartheid, battling stereotypes and overcoming hardship.