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After Ghana's new President Nana Akufo-Addo, a look back at other plagiarism scandals.

Social media users in Kenya poke fun at President Kenyatta over the publicity given to his work.

Earthworms help South Africa's farmers - Nicholas Ing tells the BBC about his agribusiness.

Ivory Coast is reported calm after a two-day mutiny which saw soldiers seize the defence minister.

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara announces a deal designed to end a mutiny in the army.

A Syrian who fled conflict in Aleppo ended up in Somaliland, after searching on Google for a place with no dentist.

Brazilian coach Rafael Everton Lira makes a dramatic return to the Nigerian Premier League's FC IfeanyiUbah just two months after leaving the club.

Leicester City substitute Ahmed Musa scores twice at Everton to inspire The Foxes to victory in the FA Cup third round.

UK taxpayers will no longer fund an Ethiopian girl band, the government says.

Former human rights lawyer Nana Akufo-Addo has vowed to revive the country's economy.

The story of a couple on a secret mission to recruit footballers at the height of Algeria's fight for independence.

The landmark agreement between the UK and Nigeria to return stolen cash is put to the test.

Here is a look at five African inventions to watch out for in 2017.

Descendants of two Namibian indigenous groups sue Germany over early 20th Century genocide.

Zimbabwe's farmers are concentrating on high value crops to sustain businesses.

Midfielder John Mikel Obi leaves Chelsea after a decade to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA.

Algeria and Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez is named the Confederation of African Football's player of the year.

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

One of the schoolgirls kidnapped from Chibok by Boko Haram is found with her six-month-old baby.

A malaria vaccine has passed a "critical milestone" in human safety trials, say researchers