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The theme of this year's Durban July was "It Is Time" - and race-goers did not disappoint.

It is the first large-scale attack launched by al-Shabab militants since Ramadan began.

Libyan politicians lack the clout to rein in people-smugglers once controlled by former strongman Muammar Gaddafi, writes the BBC's Farouk Chothia.

Championship club Brentford sign Algeria international Said Benrahma from French side Nice for an undisclosed fee.

Fourteen of France's footballers are eligible to play for African nations - including teenage star Kylian Mbappé.

Mozambique's national airline has been struggling to get fuel for its planes.

Omari Monono was at his aunt's house where he often played, police say.

Belgian Sven Vandenbroeck is named as the new coach of Zambia to replace Wedson Nyirenda who resigned in May.

A Tilapia farmer hopes the ban will increase production in the country.

Buying glasses with the correct lenses can be expensive - but it doesn't have to be this way.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week.

The government plans to set up ranches across the country to end land conflict, will it work?

The Congolese woman threatened to push away a ladder as police tried to reach her, say officials.

Alexander Monson, the son of a British Lord, died of brain injuries while in police custody in Kenya.

The remains of at least two people are found among a pride of lions in a game reserve.

Sherrie Silver choreographed Childish Gambino's 'This is America' video, and now she gives her top tips on being a great dancer.

The wild banana that might save the world's banana crop may itself go extinct, scientists have revealed.

A self-styled traditional healer is shot dead after a client tests his "bullet-proof" charms on him.

Tunisia are open to the idea of a tri-nation bid for the 2030 World Cup along with Morocco and Algeria.

BBC Sport Africa caught up with the former Super Falcon footballer.