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Teenage Kenyan actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.

Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler ‘is in Sierra Leone’

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

David Lammy ‘horrified’ after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face

The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.

South African president signs controversial land seizure law

Some parties in the coalition government are considering going to court to challenge the law.

Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping.

Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president

Bernadino Rafael denies claims he worked with criminal groups to kidnap and kill protesters.

Shades, sparks and snow: Africa’s top shots

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

Shades, sparks and snow: Africa’s top shots

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