Dozens killed in ‘barbaric’ Burkina Faso attacks

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Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attacks that left 44 dead, but jihadist violence in the northern Sahel is common.

Thabo Bester: South African murderer who faked death arrested in Tanzania

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Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year.

Nigeria gunmen kill dozens in rural village in Benue State

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At least 51 people die in an attack in Benue State, where people are searching for more bodies.

Italian ambassador murder trial: Life sentences given in DR Congo

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The men are accused of killing Luca Attanasio and two others after attacking a UN convoy in DR Congo.

Going flexi? BBC Sport Africa investigates unusual techniques used by some African sports stars

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From cold therapy to extreme visualisation - how some African athletes use unusual tactics to help them stay competitive.

South Africa’s Gupta extradition bid from UAE fails

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Atul and Rajesh Gupta, implicated in a major corruption scandal, had been arrested in UAE last year.

Africa’s week in pictures: Earth, water, leaf

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

Being in Scotland is my miracle after fleeing Rwandan genocide

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Umutesi Stewart survived the Rwandan genocide and now lives in Scotland with her family.

Uganda’s Mary Goretti Kitutu to spend Easter in jail over roofing-sheets scandal

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Mary Goretti Kitutu Kimono denies involvement in the theft of thousands of metal roofing sheets.

Victor Wanyama: Former captain demands ‘more professionalism’ before making Kenya comeback

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Victor Wanyama on a potential Kenya comeback, Lionel Messi in the MLS and why Spurs should re-hire Pochettino.