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The island will take millions of years to recover from a wave of extinctions, scientists say.

The country's electoral commission says insecurity threatens the nationwide vote due next month.

Gabon's Jaures Kombila can get into almost any position using his amazingly flexible body.

The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace.

Former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith believes the country's new T20 competition can help the Test team rediscover former glories.

The authorities are searching for the 32 victims who it is believed are being held in a forest.

Fresh accusations emerge in South Africa after a BBC series exposed alleged abuse at UK schools.

Residents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life.

Four people have now been detained after Edwin Chiloba's body was found dumped in a metal box.

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.

Mali's junta leader pardoned the soldiers after a court convicted them of undermining state security.

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars.

Nigeria wants local languages to replace English in primary education, but some say it's not practical.

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself.

With CHAN due to start on January 12, football and politics are colliding again with an off-field match-up between the North African neighbours.

The boss of World Athletics, Lord Coe, says authorities are working with the governing body to clean up the sport in Kenya.

Police are investigating after the designer's body was discovered dumped at the roadside.

Police warn of a rising number of luxury vehicles being stolen to order by criminal gangs.

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