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Domestic tourism - even in urban areas - is on the increase in Nigeria.

Hydroponic farming is part of a new "urban agriculture initiative" in South Africa.

The healthcare innovation aims to reduce long waiting times for some patients in South Africa.

BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane on how the Catholic Church has become the main opposition in DR Congo.

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

Washed up flip-flops and plastic are being used to build boats and clean the ocean in East Africa.

Watch what happened when Liverpool's Mohamed Salah met his lookalike Ahmed Bahaa. Can you tell the difference?

Kenya's free-runners flip, skip and somersault across Nairobi in a sport that's gaining popularity.

The murder sparked outrage among women who used the hashtag #MenAreTrash in their protest.

The Islamic State group says it was behind the attack, amid concerns over election security.

Senegal striker Souleymane Camara extends his contract with French club Montpellier as he looks forward to his 12th season at the club.

The MDC leader says China is "asset-stripping" resources and vows to cancel deals if he wins elections.

Villages buried, relatives killed, the area declared unsafe, and yet residents don't leave. Why?

The singer returns from exile to a hero's welcome but still wants changes for suffering Zimbabweans.

The singer returns from exile to a hero's welcome but still wants changes for suffering Zimbabweans.

The move follows a BBC investigation into a cough syrup addiction epidemic sweeping Nigeria.

Donald Trump unexpectedly weighed into a conflict splitting the African country.

The authorities suspend all premier league games after a referee is punched

The Nigeria Football Federation welcomes Fifa's decision to advance US$ 2 million of World Cup prize money to Africa's five representatives in Russia.

France-born defender Bouna Sarr rejects an offer to play for Senegal and a possible place in their 2018 World Cup squad.