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Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.

Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace earn first home victory in Europa Conference League this term.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.