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Gambians have celebrated the end of Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule but things are unlikely to change fast.

Nearly three years after Ebola hit Sierra Leone, millions of dollars in funds raised to fight the deadly virus have still not been accounted for.

The former Gambian president is not the first departing leader to be accused of looting his country's coffers.

State coffers are said to be empty as troops secure Banjul for the return of President Adama Barrow.

Nigeria's largest city Lagos is facing a housing crisis. The BBC's Nancy Kacungira looks at how entrepreneurs are trying to solve the crisis.

Burkina Faso progress to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as Group A winners after beating Guinea-Bissau on Sunday.

Gabon become only the third hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who make it through to the quarter-finals.

Ghana coach Avram Grant hails his players after they edged a 1-0 win over Mali that put them in the Nations Cup quarter-finals.

Uganda coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic says it is "hard to accept" his side's exit from the Nations Cup after they lost to a late goal against Egypt.

While women marched on Washington DC, why did others march around the world? Here are some reasons from Kenya, India and Germany.

Anerood Jugnauth, 86, says he will resign in favour of a younger leader - his own son, Pravind.

We asked Africans to tell us their thoughts on the inauguration of US President Trump and how his presidency might effect Africa.

Police fire tear gas at pro-Biafra rally in Nigeria organised in support of new US President Donald Trump.

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

Adenike Ogunlesi found an exciting market for kids' clothing through her fashion label Ruff 'n' Tumble.

Gambian army chief Ousman Badjie dances with supporters of internationally backed President Adama Barrow.

An eyewitness relives the horror of an erroneous bombing by Nigeria's military of a camp for displaced people.

How will Donald Trump's election to the US presidency affect Washington's relations with Africa?

Around 100 bombs hit an Islamic State camp in Libya, authorised by President Barack Obama.

The Gambia's new leader calls on soldiers to show their loyalty to him to ensure a peaceful transition of power.