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At just 13, Nigerian tennis player Marylove Edwards is being tipped for future international success.

The higher cost of vanilla is proving chilling for an industry that relies on the exotic spice.

After years of study, it turns out a secret burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti does not exist.

A gang of what are said to be former cattle rustlers kills 51 adults and children, razing homes.

Nigeria defender Leon Balogun says it is crucial his fellow international team-mates stay injury-free ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

African Champions League holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco draw 1-1 away to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in their opening match of Group C.

Twenty years ago, a fight for control of a dusty town on the Ethiopia-Eritrea border began - and continues to this day.

Ghana defender Baba Rahman returns to Schalke's squad for their game at Augsburg on Saturday, more than a year after suffering a serious knee injury.

The series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes.

The series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes.

Kenya has a thriving technology scene and is now looking into how to take advantage of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and blockchain.

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.