Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring sister’s life

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Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo

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The M23 rebel group has launched an advance on Goma, a city of more than one million people.

Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler ‘is in Sierra Leone’

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Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

David Lammy ‘horrified’ after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face

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The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.

South African president signs controversial land seizure law

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Some parties in the coalition government are considering going to court to challenge the law.

Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies

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Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

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The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping.

Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president

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Bernadino Rafael denies claims he worked with criminal groups to kidnap and kill protesters.

Shades, sparks and snow: Africa’s top shots

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

Shades, sparks and snow: Africa’s top shots

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