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At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, with most said to be foreign tourists.

Defender Estelle Johnson says she is relishing the chance to help Cameroon succeed at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.

The suspects have confessed to shooting at least five pro-democracy activists, the military says.

The UN says unknown assailants carried out an attack in an area where Islamist militants are active.

Officials believe they were dumped in a river in Nairobi after an illegal abortion was carried out.

How a seven-year-old was stolen from his home in Nigeria and the chance encounter with his sister six years later.

Two scientists were killed by a mob in Ethiopia, who believed they went to a school to poison children.

The actor tells fans there is "nothing to worry about" after he was attacked at a public appearance.

Guinea will not take part at this year's Under-17 World cup in Brazil after being found guilty of age-cheating at the recent U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria's Football Federation says delays in paying coaches were a 'short-term' issue and admits Gernot Rohr has only received a portion of this year's salary.

Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars confirms Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech will leave the Dutch champions in the summer transfer window.

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony is to leave Swansea City, alongside captain Leroy Fer and several other senior players.

Hafeez Oladimeji Agoro says that, although many get scared of him at first sight, they end up wanting to take pictures with him.

South Africa women's coach Desiree Ellis springs surprises as she names her Women's World Cup squad.

The 500-year-old Portuguese monument was a navigation landmark on Africa's southwest coast.

Director is "moved" but "sad" to make history as the film festival's first black woman in competition.

Kenyan court rules that Mr Moi illegally seized 53 acres of land from a local chief 36 years ago.

Kenyan mothers whose daughters have been killed are joining a national conversation about femicide.

Facebook blocked an Israeli firm it said was behind fake accounts mostly targeting elections in Africa.

A selection of photos from across Africa this week.