Senegal steps back from the brink – but what next?

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A court blocks the president's plan to delay elections, but this doesn't mean the political crisis is over.

Woman jailed in UK for taking girl, 3, to Kenya for FGM

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Amina Noor is the first person to be convicted of assisting a non-UK person to perform FGM.

Senegal leader vows poll ‘soon’ after court blow

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The U-turn comes after Senegal's top court ruled attempts to delay February's poll "unconstitutional".

Kendrick Lamar is a prophet to me – Liberia’s JZyNO

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The Liberian singer tells the BBC why he moved to Ghana and his uncanny dreams about Kendrick Lamar.

Kenya’s president orders house for Kiptum family

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Kelvin Kiptum had planned to build a home for his family before he was killed in a road accident.

Nyong’o makes history in German film festival

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The Oscar-winning Kenyan actress is the first black, and first African, person to lead the festival's jury.

Nigeria president appoints son-in-law to top job

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While some accuse President Bola Tinubu of nepotism, his office says his relative is well qualified.

Cowries, cups and crafts: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Will Africa Union ban the export of donkey meat?

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The quest to stop the slaughter of working donkeys, as demand grows for a traditional remedy made from their skin.

Senegal court blocks president’s bid to delay poll

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President Macky Sall's controversial decision to delay the presidential poll sparked deadly protests.