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The family of eight, including small children, are refusing to go home but can't travel elsewhere.

A look back at some of the major events that made the news in Africa in 2017.

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

The footballers, wrestlers, athletes and other sports personalities who became politicians worldwide.

Unicef says children in conflict zones are being targeted in homes, schools and playgrounds.

South African Katchie Nzama travelled the length of the continent - twice. Here's what she learnt.

Have you been paying attention to what's happened on the continent in 2017?

Children from slums in Kenya are being given expandable shoes for their growing feet.

With the rangers' protection, Zakouma's 500-strong herd is growing strong.

Our pick of Africa's quirkiest stories this year.

Heavily armed and highly trained anti-poaching patrols have helped the population's recovery.

The BBC's Sophie Ribstein takes a walk down memory lane to see if a golden harp she came across was used in a little-known concert in South Africa by Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky.

African photographers select their favourite images of 2017 and explain their power.

The move comes after Tunisian women reported being stopped from boarding flights to the Gulf nation.

Senegal international Pape Diop takes to social media to pay tribute to Spanish club Espanyol after sealing a move to rivals Eibar.

DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie says the reception from Everton fans has inspired him to 'push even harder' as he continues his comeback from injury.

Former Sierra Leone Under-17 World Cup player Emerson Samba's career looks to be over after suffering paralysis at the age of 30.

Joshua used to receive gifts from the Santa's Shoe Box charity, but now he helps out as a volunteer.

Constantino Chiwenga led the military takeover that culminated in Robert Mugabe's removal.

Liberians are due to go to the polls on 26 December.