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The Boeing 737 passenger jet reportedly had 149 passengers and eight crew members on board.

West African king Mansa Musa had more wealth than the Forbes' five richest billionaires combined.

The country's health ministry said evidence suggested 11 newborns all died from septic shock.

Students are heavily involved in mass demonstrations against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Uganda's Denis Onyango warns Tanzania the Cranes are determined to maintain their unbeaten run when they meet in their final Nations Cup qualifier.

Holders Esperance of Tunisia become the first team to qualify for this season's African Champions League quarter-finals after a 2-0 win over Guinea's Horoya.

Some state governors in the oil-rich nation control budgets larger than neighbouring countries.

A diplomatic feud between Uganda and Rwanda has stalled activity at usually busy border crossings.

Mass protests have followed ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's decision to run for re-election.

Meet the Tanzanian woman whose ball skills gained global attention, including from the US president.

The Ugandan woman mutilated her three-year-old daughter at their family home in east London in 2017.

Former Arsenal and Wolves midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong announces his early retirement because of a persistent knee injury.

Large crowds are gathering in the Algerian capital for the latest protest against the president.

Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby happy with his team's performance at Women's World Cup warm-up tournament after two wins and two defeats.

The Former CNN news presenter Isha Sesay shares five tips for career success.

Monica Geingos is a successful businesswoman, entrepreneur and the first lady of Namibia.

The speaker of Zimbabwe's parliament wants MPs to get an education to ensure a better level of debate.

A selection of this week's best photos from across Africa and Africans elsewhere.

Hafida Hdoubane is one of only 10 female guides in Morocco and takes all-women groups to visit hard-to-reach communities.

There has been a wave of protests since the ailing president said he would stand for a fifth term.