Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring sister's life

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

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Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo

The M23 rebel group has launched an advance on Goma, a city of more than one million people.

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Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

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

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President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

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

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New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

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

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Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president

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

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Shades, sparks and snow: Africa's top shots

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

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Caf says deputy leader faces no action over payments

African football's governing body says Swiss prosecutors will not bring legal charges against its secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

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Man City sign Egypt forward Marmoush for £59m

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, the second highest scorer in the Bundesliga this season, has agreed a contract until 2029.

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Coventry aims to challenge 'status quo' at IOC

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry is aiming to become the first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

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Man City accused of encouraging Sierra Leone's Bah to break contract

Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.

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'Every face deserves a smile' - Adeyemi

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.

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Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors

Libya and Somalia are excluded from the waiver due to security concerns.

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Olympic history-maker Ngamba to turn professional

Olympic medal winner Cindy Ngamba will make her professional debut in boxing in March.

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'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya

The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

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Italy arrests top Libyan policeman over alleged war crimes - reports

Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.

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The Nigerian pastors who went to US for Trump inauguration

The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelism.

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Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.

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Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

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