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In many parts of the world, the rise of digital music has meant the death of vinyl. But one man in a tiny market stall in the Kenyan capital Nairobi is keeping the art alive.

A swarm of bees stop play midway through Sri Lanka's innings in the third one-day international against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Pastoralists target private farmland as conflict over land grows, writes Alastair Leithead.

Herdsmen are moving their cattle to private land, bringing them into conflict with security forces.

Thousands of Zimbabwean widows are forced out of their homes by their in-laws each year.

The new Gambian president introduces a five-day week, axing an order to keep Fridays for praying.

South African entrepreneur Jabu Stone is aiming for "painless beauty" with his natural hair care range.

The BBC's Matthew Davies looks at the possible effects of President Trump's policies on Africa.

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

Beyonce's pregnancy portrait is now the most liked Instagram post of all time. But who is the artist behind the photo ?

Rice grows in Nigeria. So why does the country import so much of the stuff, asks Ijeoma Ndukwe?

Kenya's government is building this fence at the Somalia border to prevent militants from attacking.

The mobile phone apps that are enabling fishermen to increase their catches at the same time as helping environmentalists monitor and preserve stocks.

Egypt reach the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Burkina Faso 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

The 84-year-old was one of the country's most important pro-democracy advocates.

A "reckless" attempt to save cash leads to starvation and dehydration deaths, ombudsman says.

Burkina Faso's Mamadou Sore is chosen as the top mascot at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Evan Mawarire, who left the country after sparking nationwide protests, is arrested on his return.

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos says the bonus offer to his players is disrespectful ahead of their Nations Cup semi-final.

African leaders take the decision after a divisive debate at their summit, but it is non-binding.