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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.

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.