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African-Australians claim #AfricanGangs label to share positive stories in a social media campaign

A manhunt for the gang leader had been under way since he kidnapped four Britons last year.

The UK plan to deport him. Nigeria does not want him. BBC Sport meets Bilal Fawaz, a talented amateur boxer who's fought for England but has been seeking asylum in the UK for the past 11 years.

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

"He is the most handsome man I've ever met and I liked him instantly."

With water usage and droughts across the globe rising, the race is on to manage water more efficiently.

Former national goalkeeper Joseph-Antoine Bell believes Cameroon will be ready to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, ahead of an inspection visit by the Confederation of African Football.

German side RB Leipzig tell BBC Sport they have no intention of allowing Liverpool to complete the signing of Naby Keita before the summer.

The ban, handed down by a local "river god" in central Ghana, also applies on Tuesdays.

Robert Mugabe's former minister on the legitimacy of the new government in Zimbabwe.

The Confederation of African Football is to take over payment of all referees officiating games on behalf of African football's ruling body in a bid to stamp out corruption.

Nigerian TV presenter Yewande Osamein moved from Lagos to London for job prospects but doesn't want people to know she grew up in London.

Ongoing wars, terrorism and growing Western involvement in Africa are set to be key themes in 2018.

Tobi Ibitoye went from the odd black kid to a pop star, epitomising Romania's changing attitude.

African millennials explain to Catherine Byaruhanga the attraction of risky cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.

The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah's win as African Player of the Year 2017 is dividing some social media users.

One tourist dies and 15 others are injured as the hot air balloon crashes near Luxor.

Senegalese teenager Krepin Diatta says signing for Club Brugge in Belgium from Norwegian side Sarpsborg is the best thing for his career.