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How hand-made candles from Swaziland are competing with mass-produced rivals from China.

If Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC becomes South Africa's president, he will need a robust economic strategy.

The man who served as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's deputy is attempting to follow in her footsteps.

The former footballer running to be Liberia's next president is the star of a rags-to-riches tale.

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

John Mwafute harnessed the power of a nearby waterfall to bring electricity to more than 250 homes.

With Jacob Zuma no longer leader of the ANC, we ask what next for the South African president.

The new ANC leader pledges "radical economic transformation" for South Africa.

Juma Hamisi lost his leg in a bus accident but now he plays sport for his country.

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why Nigerians believe they will be the lucky ones to reach Europe.

Zahia Benkara was hated by both religious conservatives and secular society. So how did she win?

Utensils and bottles of urine were also allegedly found in parliament as politicians expressed their disapproval.

Officers in Nigeria's city of Lagos are on the hunt for fake drugs to save lives.

South African firm Poynting in a global leader in the design and manufacturing of antennae.

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are the nominees for the Confederation of African Football's Player of the Year award.

Delegates are selecting a replacement for Jacob Zuma as head of South Africa's ruling party.

The two ethnic groups share a long border and have fought in the past over wells and grazing land.

On-loan defender Ahmed Hegazi joins West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.

Egyptian third seed Mohamed Elshorbagy beats his brother Marwan to win his first World Squash Championships title in Manchester.

Hosts Kenya win the 2017 Cecafa Challenge Cup, beating Zanzibar 3-2 on penalties after the final of the East and Central African Championship ends 2-2.