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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

The new Secretary-General will have to address critical failures in African peacekeeping operations.

Photographing the men who sieve for diamonds in Sierra Leone

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is included in Ivory Coast's 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The UN spends almost $8bn (£6.5bn) on peacekeeping in Africa, with 65,000 troops in nine countries.

Investigators rule that French troops accused of child sex abuse in the CAR should not face charges.

Veteran Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary could become the oldest player in Nations Cup final history after being named in their squad for Gabon.

The head of Gambia's army gives his backing to President Jammeh, who lost the December election.

British and Kenyan police join forces to fight the sexual abuse of children in Kenya.