Remittances are a ‘lifesaver’ for many Liberians

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Liberia's economy relies heavily on money sent home by family members living abroad.

The app helping people navigating Ghana’s nameless streets

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A lack of postal addresses in Ghana has prompted authorities to introduce a digital solution.

Why so many Somalis are wearing red bandanas

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A red bandana has become the new symbol of protest in Mogadishu as anger over the city's most destructive bomb attack is boiling over on to the streets.

Lupita Nyong’o accuses Harvey Weinstein of harassment

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The Oscar-winning actress is the latest to make claims about the producer.

Naturally stylish

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

Somalia among worst for pollution deaths

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Pollution has been linked to nine million deaths each year worldwide, according to a report in The Lancet.

Curious Jane

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Famed primatologist Jane Goodall is the subject of a new documentary that includes recently unearthed footage from her explorations in Africa.

At the scene of the Mogadishu truck bombing

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The BBC's Alastair Leithead sees what is left at the spot where a truck bomb exploded, killing hundreds.

Anger over Mogadishu bomb attack boils over into streets

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A red bandana becomes the symbol of protest in Mogadishu as Somalis protest at Saturday's bombing.

Prosthetic arms made in Salford help Ugandan machete attack victim

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Machete attack victim Ninsiima is given prosthetic arms made by Salford University students.