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Recent data shows that the national murder rate in South Africa is going up.

Amidst a collapse in public services, water supplies have become contaminated with untreated sewage.

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste.

The death of three firemen reveals a reckless attitude to health and safety, many South Africans feel.

Young girls are sold to men as old as 90 in the custom still practised in Nigeria's Becheve community.

Kenyan cake artist Tamima Mohamed has a passion for hyper-realistic designs.

Only 5.5% of Ugandans are physically inactive - less than any other nation.

The portrait photographers examine how African-Americans are perceived in art, the workplace, and through their physical appearance.

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

Photographer Tommy Trenchard captures South Africa's wild flower phenomenon.

South African triathlete Mhlengi Gwala is targeting an Ironman as he continues his recovery from a horrific chainsaw attack in March.

Ethiopian Belachew Girma can laugh for hours on end and is encouraging others to join him.

Journalist Wilf Mbanga reflects on his return home 15 years after going into exile fearing for his life.

Newly-promoted Belgian side Cercle Brugge sign Togo international Serge Gakpe to share his experience with younger players.

A key crossing point between the ex-enemies opens more than 20 years after war forced its closure.

More then 100 people were killed when their boat sank earlier this month.

One in nine people in the world is undernourished, according to a UN report.

In certain parts of Nigeria, "rainmakers" or "rainpushers" are held in high regard. But can they control the rain?

Charles Ofori Antimpem is the inventor of a science set which is the size and price of a textbook which he now hopes to share with children across Africa.

Ebola: DR Congo health workers fight to contain virus, as new outbreak claims more lives