FGM: Egyptian father ‘used coronavirus lie to trick daughters’ into procedure

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The girls were cut after their father said they were receiving a coronavirus "vaccine", officials say.

#WeAreTired: Nigerian women speak out over wave of violence

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Thousands sign a petition and use the hashtag #WeAreTired to protest against recent rapes and killings.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 May – 4 June 2020

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

Kenya’s Nguen ‘angry’ over T-shirt reprimand

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Ferencvaros winger Tokmac Nguen says he is "angry" after being reprimanded for his George Floyd tribute.

Kenyan giants Gor Mahia turn to fans for financial bailout

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Kenyan premier league champions Gor Mahia have turned to fans to bail them out of a financial crisis that has seen players go without pay for at least five months.

Coronavirus in Africa: Living life under lockdown in Kenya

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Two Kenyans share their experiences during lockdown and changes they have had to adjust to.

Coronavirus in Africa: Living life under lockdown in Kenya

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Two Kenyans share their experiences during lockdown and changes they have had to adjust to.

Libya conflict: GNA ‘regains full control of Tripoli’ from Gen Haftar

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Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces have been besieging the capital for more than a year.

Libya conflict: GNA regains full control of Tripoli from Gen Haftar

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Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces have been besieging the capital for more than a year.

Sudan banned FGM – what happens next?

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FGM was outlawed by Sudan's new Sovereign Council, who have been in power since August 2019.