South African woman guilty of kidnapping and trafficking daughter aged 6

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Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

Anger as Uganda president’s son says he’s holding opposition bodyguard

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The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots

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

Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots

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

Riffs, rage and racers: Africa’s top shots

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

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

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BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

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BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

Tanzanian priest – and government critic – brutally attacked

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The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.

DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila’s immunity

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He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.

Kenyan MP shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack in Nairobi

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The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.