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Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.

Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.

Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.

Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.

A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.

It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.

Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.

Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.

Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.

The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.

The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.

Piracy off the Somali coast has increased in recent years after dropping when international naval operations began in 2011.