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The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.

Some question whether the 19th Century Afrikaner leader should still be memorialised.

El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.

Esther Njoki says her family has been denied justice for 13 years after her aunt Agnes Wanjiru's body was found in a septic tank.

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.

Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.

A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.

Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.

The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.

Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.

The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

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

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