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Nigerian TV presenter Yewande Osamein moved from Lagos to London for job prospects but doesn't want people to know she grew up in London.

Ongoing wars, terrorism and growing Western involvement in Africa are set to be key themes in 2018.

Tobi Ibitoye went from the odd black kid to a pop star, epitomising Romania's changing attitude.

African millennials explain to Catherine Byaruhanga the attraction of risky cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.

The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah's win as African Player of the Year 2017 is dividing some social media users.

One tourist dies and 15 others are injured as the hot air balloon crashes near Luxor.

Senegalese teenager Krepin Diatta says signing for Club Brugge in Belgium from Norwegian side Sarpsborg is the best thing for his career.

Accomplished brewmaster and microbrewery owner Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela talks about her business.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah wins the Confederation of African Football Player of the Year award.

Schoolgirls in northern Nigeria are learning to support themselves.

African artists are enjoying an increasingly high profile at global exhibitions.

Touring test side faces inconvenience in a city getting to grips with water shortages.

Alioune Diop is based in Senegal but his favourite football team is French club Olympique de Marseille.

George Weah invites Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to his inauguration as the new president of Liberia.

Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala wins the Women's Player award again as Egypt's Pharaohs are named National team of the Year.

How drug-carrying drones could help save lives in far-flung places.

Who is behind the massive increase in the illicit trade of rhino horn?

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